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Videos (33)
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The Kennedy-Nixon Debate
The Kennedy-Nixon DebateVideo Clip (1:06)
Video Clip (1:06)
Timothy Dickinson shares his take on the Kennedy-Nixon debate.
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Watergate Forces Nixon to Resign
Watergate Forces Nixon to ResignVideo Clip (3:20)
Video Clip (3:20)
In this History Rocks the 70's video, brought to you by the History Channel, learn about special investigator Archibald Cox's quest to investigate the Watergate cover-up. Nixon tries to get Cox fired several times.
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Watergate Brings Down Nixon
Watergate Brings Down NixonVideo Clip (2:36)
Video Clip (2:36)
A seemingly random robbery at a Washington, D.C. building leads to the first presidential resignation in American history.
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When Elivis Met Nixon
When Elivis Met NixonVideo Clip (2:55)
Video Clip (2:55)
On January 27, 1972, Washington Post columnist Jack Anderson was leaked information about President Richard Nixon's appointment of Elvis Presley as a special assistant on the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.
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Richard Nixon's Paranoia Leads to Watergate Scandal
Richard Nixon's Paranoia Leads to Watergate ScandalVideo Clip (2:41)
Video Clip (2:41)
Find out about Nixon's personal demons, which may have led to his involvement in the Watergate scandal.
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Was Nixon Better
Was Nixon BetterVideo Clip (4:21)
Video Clip (4:21)
John F. Kennedy utilizes television to his advantage by presenting dynamic attention grabbing advertisements.
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Richard Nixon's Impeachment Investigation
Richard Nixon's Impeachment InvestigationVideo Clip (3:27)
Video Clip (3:27)
Lawrence Hogan gives us the lowdown on Richard Nixon's impeachment in the wake of the Watergate scandal.
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Inaugural Address: Richard Nixon
Inaugural Address: Richard NixonVideo Clip (2:20)
Video Clip (2:20)
Excerts from Richard Nixon's first inaugural address on Monday, January 20, 1969.
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Ford: Defends Nixon Pardon
Ford: Defends Nixon PardonVideo Clip (1:56)
Video Clip (1:56)
Watch this historical clip of President Gerald Ford as he speaks in front of the House Judiciary Committee about the impeachment of President Nixon. Listen and see what he had to say in this clip.
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Campaign Spot: Nixon's Experience (1960)
Campaign Spot: Nixon's Experience (1960)Video Clip (1:00)
Video Clip (1:00)
At the end of a long press conference, then President Dwight Eisenhower was asked about his Vice President, Richard Nixon. He hesitated and replied that he couldnt remember Nixons contributions
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Nixon's Secret Plan to End the Vietnam War
Nixon's Secret Plan to End the Vietnam WarVideo Clip (3:36)
Video Clip (3:36)
In 1968, Richard Nixon ran on a platform for presidency that included a "secret plan" to end the war in Vietnam.
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Nixon's Lincoln Day Dinner
Nixon's Lincoln Day DinnerVideo Clip (1:11)
Video Clip (1:11)
Pat Buchanan, aide to former president Richard Nixon during the 1968 campaign, tells the story of Nixons unique campaigning techniques.
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Tech Effect: Buzz Aldrin - Nixon Calls Apollo 11
Tech Effect: Buzz Aldrin - Nixon Calls Apollo 11Video Clip (0:32)
Video Clip (0:32)
In an interview with Buzz Aldrin on The History Channel TV series Tech Effect, we hear about his conversation with the President, who was Richard Nixon at the time. He was on the Apollo 11, under Mission Commander Neil Armstrong.
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Nixon Denies Personal Use of Fund
Nixon Denies Personal Use of FundVideo Clip (0:28)
Video Clip (0:28)
Vice President candidate Richard Nixon, who became known as Tricky Dickie, tries to talk his way out of charges of campaign finance corruption and other corruption during his run as Eisenhower's Vice Presidential pick in this History Channel video.
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Nixon Not a 'Rich Man'
Nixon Not a 'Rich Man'Video Clip (0:55)
Video Clip (0:55)
Vice President candidate Richard Nixon explains away another scandal, claiming he is not a rich man and that there have to be ways to pay a politician's bills, in this History Channel video. Eisenhower's running mate saved his spot on the ticket.
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Nixon on the Common Touch
Nixon on the Common TouchVideo Clip (0:54)
Video Clip (0:54)
Vice President candidate Richard Nixon said that he is confident that the people want him to stay on the ticket as he explains his way around accepting $18,000 in undisclosed campaign contributions in this History Channel video.
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Nixon on Transparent Leadership
Nixon on Transparent LeadershipVideo Clip (0:24)
Video Clip (0:24)
Vice President candidate Richard Nixon said that he is confident that the people want him to stay on the ticket as he explains his way around accepting $18,000 in undisclosed campaign contributions in this History Channel video.
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Nixon: 'I'm Not a Quitter'
Nixon: 'I'm Not a Quitter'Video Clip (1:08)
Video Clip (1:08)
Vice President candidate Richard Nixon explains away another scandal, claiming he is not a rich man and that there have to be ways to pay a politician's bills, in this History Channel video. Eisenhower's running mate saved his spot on the ticket.
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Nixon: Active Vice President
Nixon: Active Vice PresidentVideo Clip (1:56)
Video Clip (1:56)
Richard Nixon describes whether he was an observer, participant, or initiator of executive proposals during his eight years of Vice President in this 1960's debate with Senator John F. Kennedy. Nixon describes some of the proposals he initiated.
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Nixon: Budget and Taxes
Nixon: Budget and TaxesVideo Clip (1:39)
Video Clip (1:39)
See Richard Nixon propose his plan to raise taxes and work with the national budget, and highlight the flaws of John F. Kennedy's plan to not raise taxes and balance the budget. Nixon shows that Kennedy cannot balance the budget without more taxes.
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Nixon's Summation
Nixon's SummationVideo Clip (3:19)
Video Clip (3:19)
Listen to the important issues in 1960 in this History Channel video of one of the first televised debates, which took place between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. The video shows Nixon stating his views from the Soviet Union to health insurance.
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Nixon: Communism within the U.S.
Nixon: Communism within the U.S.Video Clip (1:38)
Video Clip (1:38)
The Cold War was a serious issue that engulfed the United States. Coupled with this war was the fear of communism in the United States. This fear became a central issue between Kennedy and Nixon. Hear their debate in this History Channel video.
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Nixon on Partisanship
Nixon on PartisanshipVideo Clip (1:41)
Video Clip (1:41)
Why do Presidents use veto power? According to some it is to stop bills they do not agree with, but to President Richard Nixon, this is not the case. To learn Nixon's views on the use of the veto, watch this History Channel video of his debate.
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Nixon: Education, Health Care Programs
Nixon: Education, Health Care ProgramsVideo Clip (1:10)
Video Clip (1:10)
See Richard Nixon summarize the programs he plans to initiate if he wins the 1960 Presidential Election in this video of the debate between Vice President Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. Nixon summarizes his educational and health care programs.
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Nixon: Eisenhower Record
Nixon: Eisenhower RecordVideo Clip (1:05)
Video Clip (1:05)
Richard Nixon explains the progress that he plans for America and how he will achieve it in his debate with Senator John F. Kennedy. Nixon shows how he will continue the progress he has helped start in the Eisenhower Administration.
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Nixon: Eisenhower vs. Truman
Nixon: Eisenhower vs. TrumanVideo Clip (1:21)
Video Clip (1:21)
Vice President Richard Nixon compares the growth that the nation experienced under the Eisenhower Administration to the growth under the Truman Administration. In summary, Nixon explains that statistically there was more growth under Eisenhower.
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Nixon: Executive Decision-Making
Nixon: Executive Decision-MakingVideo Clip (2:42)
Video Clip (2:42)
Richard Nixon enforces the view that he has executive experience from being Vice President, and he upholds the view that the President does not have to disclose instances of accepting or rejecting recommendations on executive decisions.
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Nixon: Federal Farm Policy
Nixon: Federal Farm PolicyVideo Clip (1:36)
Video Clip (1:36)
Richard Nixon debates with John F. Kennedy on the issue of aiding the American farmers. Nixon believes that Kennedy's On the Farm Program will not work, and a new program must be initiated to get the farmers out of their terrible condition.
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Nixon: Federal Government's Role
Nixon: Federal Government's RoleVideo Clip (1:44)
Video Clip (1:44)
Watch Vice President Richard Nixon explain how the nation has moved ahead during the Eisenhower Administration in this video of the debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Nixon explains what metrics to use to determine growth.
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Nixon: Federal Spending
Nixon: Federal SpendingVideo Clip (2:01)
Video Clip (2:01)
Richard Nixon debates the fact that evaluating the effectiveness of programs is not measuring how much money they spend, but rather if they are doing the right thing for America. Nixon also explains the spending plans of himself and his opponent.
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Nixon's Opening Statement
Nixon's Opening StatementVideo Clip (2:34)
Video Clip (2:34)
In his opening statement during the first of four "Great Debates" between the two candidates in 1960, Richard Nixon agrees with John F. Kennedy's view of international affairs but disputes the notion that the country's growth has been stagnant.
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Nixon: Teachers' Salaries
Nixon: Teachers' SalariesVideo Clip (3:10)
Video Clip (3:10)
Watch Vice President Nixon debate the issue of the salaries of teachers in this video of the 1960's debate between Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. Richard Nixon explains his view of supporting higher salaries for teachers.
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Nixon: Will of the People
Nixon: Will of the PeopleVideo Clip (1:56)
Video Clip (1:56)
Is it possible for the President to have his proposals passed in a Congress controlled by the opposite party? President Richard Nixon, in a debate against President John F. Kennedy, speaks to this very issue in this History Channel video.
Speeches & Audio (14)
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Nixon Announces His Resignation
Nixon Announces His ResignationAudio Clip (2:38)
Audio Clip (2:38)
View and listen to President Nixon's resignation speech in its entirety from the White House.
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Kennedy and Nixon's Fourth Presidential Debate
Kennedy and Nixon's Fourth Presidential DebateAudio Clip (5:37)
Audio Clip (5:37)
On October 21, 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon took part in the last of a series of the first televised presidential debates in U.S. history.
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Nixon: "I am Not a Crook"
Nixon: "I am Not a Crook"Audio Clip (1:28)
Audio Clip (1:28)
On November 17, 1973, President Nixon gave a nationally televised and broadcast press conference in which he denied his involvement in the Watergate cover-up and stated that he had never profited from his public service.
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Nixon on the Vietnam War
Nixon on the Vietnam WarAudio Clip (1:08)
Audio Clip (1:08)
While campaigning for reelection in 1972, President Richard M. Nixon promises to end the war in Vietnam in such a way as to ensure a "a full generation of peace."
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Nixon Officials Caught in Watergate Scandal
Nixon Officials Caught in Watergate ScandalAudio Clip (0:38)
Audio Clip (0:38)
On October 20, 1973, President Richard Nixon dismissed Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox and accepted the resignations of Attorney Gen. Elliot L. Richardson and Deputy Attorney Gen. William D. Ruckelshaus. Later that night, Sen. Alan Cranston reacts to what became known as the "Saturday Night Massacre."
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Nixon Declines Candidacy in 1964
Nixon Declines Candidacy in 1964Audio Clip (0:48)
Audio Clip (0:48)
On July 13, 1964, the Republican Party convened at the National Convention in San Francisco to nominate their candidates for the presidency and vice presidency. Though he had flirted with the idea of running for president during the pre-primary period, Richard Nixon makes it clear in his speech that he has decided not to seek a nomination.
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Nixon Concedes Defeat in 1962 Governor's Race
Nixon Concedes Defeat in 1962 Governor's RaceAudio Clip (16:18)
Audio Clip (16:18)
Nixon was defeated by Edmund Brown California's gubernatorial seat. He conceded defeat in one of the most bitter speeches of his political career.
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Nixon Wins Presidency
Nixon Wins PresidencyAudio Clip (0:44)
Audio Clip (0:44)
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Nixon Announces Vietnam Peace Agreement
Nixon Announces Vietnam Peace AgreementAudio Clip (3:39)
Audio Clip (3:39)
On January 23, 1973, President Richard Nixon announces that Henry Kissinger and North Vietnam's chief negotiator, Le Duc Tho, signed an agreement to end U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The official cease-fire, along with the release of all American prisoners of war, is to go into effect on January 28, though troops would remain in Vietnam until the fall of Saigon in 1975.
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Nixon Announces Daughter's Engagement
Nixon Announces Daughter's EngagementAudio Clip (0:35)
Audio Clip (0:35)
Despite the fact that the news had already been leaked to the press, President Richard Nixon makes an official announcement on March 17, 1971, of the engagement of his eldest daughter, Tricia to Edward Cox.
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Jimmy Hoffa on Prison Reform
Jimmy Hoffa on Prison ReformAudio Clip (0:20)
Audio Clip (0:20)
Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa speaks about the difficulties of prison life after a December 23, 1971, pardon by President Richard Nixon ended his 15-year sentence for jury tampering and fraud.
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Gerald R. Ford Pardons Richard Nixon
Gerald R. Ford Pardons Richard NixonAudio Clip (0:55)
Audio Clip (0:55)
In a live broadcast on September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford grans his disgraced predecessor, Richard Nixon, a "full free and absolute pardon." In an effort to end speculation over whether he had cut a "deal" with Nixon, Ford emphatically stated he'd given the pardon to heal the nation.
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Richard Nixon's Checkers Speech
Richard Nixon's Checkers SpeechAudio Clip (11:10)
Audio Clip (11:10)
On September 23, 1952, as a candidate for vice president, Richard M. Nixon appears on national television to defend himself against reports that he had taken $18,000 from his supporters for his personal use. In his defense, he denies personal use of any funds, with one exception: the family dog, Checkers, which was given to Nixon as a gift.
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Bill Clinton on the Death of Richard Nixon
Bill Clinton on the Death of Richard NixonAudio Clip (1:17)
Audio Clip (1:17)
On April 22, 1994, former President Richard Nixon died in New York City of complications resulting from a stroke he suffered three days earlier. President Bill Clinton eulogizes the former U.S. president.
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