The tendency to "rally 'round the flag" helped Reagan when he invaded Grenada,but not Clinton when he launched bombing attacks on Iraq.

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The statement is true. The tendency for the public to support their leader during a military action or crisis is known as the "rally 'round the flag" effect. In Reagan's case, the invasion of Grenada was seen as a swift and successful action, and the public rallied behind him. However, in Clinton's case, the bombing attacks on Iraq did not have the same level of success and the support of the public was not as strong.

The Tendency to "Rally 'Round the Flag" Helped Reagan When