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- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine during Richard Nixon's Inaugural Parade, 1973 - President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon waved to the crowd during the January 20, 1973, inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. The Nixons stood through a door cut into the roof of the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential limousine. This hatch was one of several modifications made after the car's rebuild in the wake of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
- January 20, 1973
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine during Richard Nixon's Inaugural Parade, 1973
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon waved to the crowd during the January 20, 1973, inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. The Nixons stood through a door cut into the roof of the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential limousine. This hatch was one of several modifications made after the car's rebuild in the wake of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
- Richard Nixon Campaign Bubblegum Cigar, 1968 - Richard M. Nixon was a three-time Republican Party presidential nominee. In 1960, Nixon narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy -- and it appeared his political career was over. He continued to support Republicans over the next several years and in 1968, he was chosen party standard-bearer again. This time he won. Four years later Nixon won again -- in a landslide.
- 1968
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Richard Nixon Campaign Bubblegum Cigar, 1968
Richard M. Nixon was a three-time Republican Party presidential nominee. In 1960, Nixon narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy -- and it appeared his political career was over. He continued to support Republicans over the next several years and in 1968, he was chosen party standard-bearer again. This time he won. Four years later Nixon won again -- in a landslide.
- Richard M. Nixon Campaign Button, 1968 - Richard M. Nixon was a three-time Republican Party presidential nominee. In 1960, he narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy--and it appeared his political career was over. In 1968, however, as TV news depicted grim images of war and violence, this slogan assured voters that they could turn to Nixon as a capable and trustworthy leader. Nixon won the election.
- 1968
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Richard M. Nixon Campaign Button, 1968
Richard M. Nixon was a three-time Republican Party presidential nominee. In 1960, he narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy--and it appeared his political career was over. In 1968, however, as TV news depicted grim images of war and violence, this slogan assured voters that they could turn to Nixon as a capable and trustworthy leader. Nixon won the election.
- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy - President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this car on November 22, 1963. The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
- November 22, 1963
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this car on November 22, 1963. The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
- Political Satire Poster, "Sleep Tonight...Your National Guard is Awake," circa 1971 -
- circa 1971
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Political Satire Poster, "Sleep Tonight...Your National Guard is Awake," circa 1971
- Richard M. Nixon Political Campaign Button, 1960 - At the Republican Convention, Nixon chose Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (an old-school politician from Massachusetts) as his running mate, hoping to divert John F. Kennedy's valuable time and resources toward securing his Massachusetts base of support (this strategy ultimately failed). During their campaign, using campaign giveaways like this, Nixon and Lodge stressed political experience and superior foreign policy knowledge.
- 1960
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Richard M. Nixon Political Campaign Button, 1960
At the Republican Convention, Nixon chose Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (an old-school politician from Massachusetts) as his running mate, hoping to divert John F. Kennedy's valuable time and resources toward securing his Massachusetts base of support (this strategy ultimately failed). During their campaign, using campaign giveaways like this, Nixon and Lodge stressed political experience and superior foreign policy knowledge.
- "TV Guide: Fall Preview, 1960-1961 Shows," September 24-30, 1960 - The first televised debate between Senator Kennedy and Vice President Nixon was considered a turning point in the 1960 Presidential election. This <EM>TV Guide</EM> cover announced the new fall lineup while inside an article reminded viewers to watch this debate on Monday, September 26, 1960. It stated, "In an unprecedented event, the citizen in his living room witnesses a campaign debate staged specifically for him."
- September 01, 1960
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"TV Guide: Fall Preview, 1960-1961 Shows," September 24-30, 1960
The first televised debate between Senator Kennedy and Vice President Nixon was considered a turning point in the 1960 Presidential election. This TV Guide cover announced the new fall lineup while inside an article reminded viewers to watch this debate on Monday, September 26, 1960. It stated, "In an unprecedented event, the citizen in his living room witnesses a campaign debate staged specifically for him."
- "The Presidents of the United States," Framed Poster from the Black & Gold Diner -
- 1969
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"The Presidents of the United States," Framed Poster from the Black & Gold Diner
- Official Program for the 43rd Inauguration, 1957 - From 1952 through 1972 Rockwell created portraits of the major party candidates for the presidency. By the mid-1950s his images became so iconic enough that he was commissioned by the Republican Party to illustrate the cover of the 1957 inaugural program, featuring President Dwight Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon.
- 1957
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Official Program for the 43rd Inauguration, 1957
From 1952 through 1972 Rockwell created portraits of the major party candidates for the presidency. By the mid-1950s his images became so iconic enough that he was commissioned by the Republican Party to illustrate the cover of the 1957 inaugural program, featuring President Dwight Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon.
- "Nix-On Sunday Gas" at a Texaco Service Station in Detroit, December 1973 - When an oil embargo disrupted imports of foreign petroleum to the United States in 1973, President Richard Nixon asked gasoline retailers to ration supplies by not selling gas on Sundays. Most service stations complied with the voluntary request -- though this Texaco station in Detroit made a presidential pun of the "nix on" Sunday sales.
- December 01, 1973
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"Nix-On Sunday Gas" at a Texaco Service Station in Detroit, December 1973
When an oil embargo disrupted imports of foreign petroleum to the United States in 1973, President Richard Nixon asked gasoline retailers to ration supplies by not selling gas on Sundays. Most service stations complied with the voluntary request -- though this Texaco station in Detroit made a presidential pun of the "nix on" Sunday sales.