The Presidency
Richard Nixon 1968 Acceptance Speech
2020-08-22T13:44:46-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/a75/20200822134843003_hd.jpgOn “Road to the White House Rewind,” Richard Nixon accepted his party’s presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech, the former vice president said he would restore law and order following a year of civil and political unrest across the nation. He also pledged to work toward an “honorable end” to the the Vietnam War. Mr. Nixon defeated incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey in a close general election, with 43.4 percent of the popular vote to Humphrey’s 42.7 percent. Independent candidate George Wallace received 13.5 percent of the vote. This coverage comes from NBC News.
On “Road to the White House Rewind,” Richard Nixon accepted his party’s presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach,…
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On “Road to the White House Rewind,” Richard Nixon accepted his party’s presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech, the former vice president said he would restore law and order following a year of civil and political unrest across the nation. He also pledged to work toward an “honorable end” to the the Vietnam War. Mr. Nixon defeated incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey in a close general election, with 43.4 percent of the popular vote to Humphrey’s 42.7 percent. Independent candidate George Wallace received 13.5 percent of the vote. This coverage comes from NBC News. close
On “Road to the White House Rewind,” Richard Nixon accepted his party’s presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach,… read more
On “Road to the White House Rewind,” Richard Nixon accepted his party’s presidential nomination at the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech, the former vice president said he would restore law and order following a year of civil and political unrest across the nation. He also pledged to work toward an “honorable end” to the the Vietnam War. Mr. Nixon defeated incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey in a close general election, with 43.4 percent of the popular vote to Humphrey’s 42.7 percent. Independent candidate George Wallace received 13.5 percent of the vote. This coverage comes from NBC News. close
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