The Economist
The truth about lies
From little fibs to big fat whoppers, lying is part of human nature. Lane Greene, our language guru, examines the difference between lies, falsehoods and plain nonsense.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1960
The 44th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1960. It was the first election in which Alaska and Hawaii could both participate. Dwight Eisenhower had a pretty good run, but he was the first President...
Weird History
Everything That Lead To Nixon's Resignation
Richard Milhous Nixon's presidency was full of excitement, intrigue, grievously bad judgment, and booze – which is why so many drunk Richard Nixon stories have lived on long past the man. Tales about the end of his tenure as president...
Step Back History
America's Secret Police
So, how did the freest nation of freedom in the free world develop what is essentially America's secret police in the form of COINTELPRO? It's actually quite the story that has a lot to do with hating immigrants, suppressing left-wing...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What If? Richard Nixon Hadn't Resigned
Learn more about U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon's resignation and the circumstances surrounding it.
Hip Hughes History
Watergate in Two Minutes
A super fast overview of the basics of understanding the Watergate scandal.
Professor Dave Explains
George H. W. Bush: CIA to Oval Office (1989 – 1993)
George H. W. Bush had a pretty extensive resume, and after eight years as Reagan's Vice President, he got his turn in the hot seat. He served just one term, which focused largely on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Persian...
Professor Dave Explains
Gerald Ford: Taking Tumbles (1974 – 1977)
Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. Since he had been selected to replace Spiro Agnew as Nixon's Vice President the year prior, Ford is the only person to ever have served as both Vice President...
Hip Hughes History
Watergate Explained: US History Review
A short theme based lecture on the regents concepts for Watergate, we will look at the actual event, the court case and the impact on Executive and Legislative power.
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Nixon Inauguration
US President RICHARD NIXON delivering Inaugural Address Nixon Inauguration on January 20, 1969 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)
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Nixon Inauguration
US President RICHARD NIXON delivering Inaugural Address Nixon Inauguration on January 20, 1969 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)
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Nixon Inauguration
US President RICHARD NIXON delivering Inaugural Address Nixon Inauguration on January 20, 1969 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)
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Richard Nixon and family visit the Berlin Wall
view of East Berlin Wall with fence around it / former Vice President Richard Nixon arriving in car at Checkpoint Charlie / signs for Checkpoint Charlie / Richard Nixon with his family, his wife Pat and daughters Tricia and Julie / Nixon...
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VP Richard Nixon at the US Fair in Moscow
/ Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet chief Nikita Khrushchev at the United States Fair in Moscow / Nixon and Khrushchev debate, standing next to microphone. VP Richard Nixon at the US Fair in Moscow on July 27, 1959 in Moscow,...
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower reelected
/ Adlai Stevenson speaks before Democratic National Convention / Dwight Eisenhower named at Republican Convention / huge crowd holding IKE signs / Dwight Eisenhower with wife Mamie, standing and waving / election results in lights on...
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Vice President Richard Nixon opens US Fair in Moscow
/ Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet chief Nikita Khrushchev escort each other into the United States Fair in Moscow / enter into a dome shaped building / Nixon cuts the opening ribbon as Khrushchev applauds / everyone shaking...
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Highlights of the Republican Convention, support for Nixon
Crowds carrying picket signs reading 'Young Republicans First,' 'Rocky Means Victory' and 'We have a convention not a coronation' / Governor Nelson Rockefeller steps off plane waving to crowd and smiling / Rockefeller makes his way...
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Arrivals at JFK's inauguration
/ Crowd turns to watch as President Dwight Eisenhower, Vice President Richard Nixon and others descend the steps of the Capitol building / the band begins to play 'Hail to the Chief' / everyone removes their hats / song finishes, crowd...
Hearst Metrotone News
B/W May 13, 1958 The Caracas Incident During Nixon's Tour - MEDIUM SHOT crowd of people holding Go Away Nixon sign outside of Caracas airport / MEDIUM SHOT crowd holding We Don't Want Nixon sign / MEDIUM SHOT young man holding caricature of Nixon in crowd
B/W May 13, 1958 The Caracas Incident During Nixon's Tour - MEDIUM SHOT crowd of people holding Go Away Nixon sign outside of Caracas airport / MEDIUM SHOT crowd holding We Don't Want Nixon sign / MEDIUM SHOT young man holding caricature...
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Vice President Agnew and President Nixon wave from a podium at the 1972 Republican National Convention.
Vice President Agnew and President Nixon wave from a podium at the 1972 Republican National Convention.
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Magic Johnson Tribute
norm nixon at the Magic Johnson Tribute at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on February 12, 2004. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
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AMC Gremlin parked across from Capitol Bldg.
WS 1973 white AMC Gremlin parked across the street from the U.S. Capitol Building. (The Garfield Monument is in the background.); ZI to CU of 'Clean Air Economy Run' logo on Gremlin's door. AMC Gremlin parked across from Capitol Bldg....
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AMC Gremlin parked near front of U.S. Capitol Bldg
MS of 1973 AMC Gremlin (participating in the Clean Air Economy Run) parked at the curb of a traffic circle across from the United States Capitol Building; Garfield Monument is in the background AMC Gremlin parked near front of U.S....
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AMC Gremlin parks in front of U.S. Capitol Bldg.
MS of white 1973 AMC Gremlin (participating in a fuel economy competition) driving around a traffic circle; ZO to WS as Gremlin pulls up to the curb in front of The United States Capitol Building AMC Gremlin parks in front of U.S....