The Presidency

1968 Presidential Election

Professor Michael Nelson talked about how and why Richard Nixon’s victory in the 1968 presidential election came at a pivotal time in Americ… read more

Professor Michael Nelson talked about how and why Richard Nixon’s victory in the 1968 presidential election came at a pivotal time in American politics. 1968 was marked by the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Professor Nelson argued that President Nixon won over an alienated electorate and united a country in turmoil.

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1968 Presidential Election

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Program ID:
319115-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Dallas, Texas, United States
First Aired:
Aug 03, 2014 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Oct 05, 2014 | 9:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Aug 03, 2014 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 04, 2014 | 12:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 09, 2014 | 9:40am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 10, 2014 | 7:05am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 27, 2014 | 5:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 28, 2014 | 3:05am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 05, 2014 | 9:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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