1968, Nixon vs. Humphrey vs. Wallace: Law and Order

American Elections: Wicked Game

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🗓️ 11 August 2020

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, President Johnson declares his intention not to run in the 1968 contest, leaving the door open for former Vice President Richard Nixon to stage a political comeback. In order to win the White House, Nixon must win the hearts and minds of a divided electorate and a political system teetering on the brink. *** To listen to the entire series—all 59 episodes—right now and ad-free, become a subscriber at IntoHistory.com, a channel of history podcasts made just for history lovers like you. Enjoy ad-free listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	A listener note, this episode contains explicit language.
0:07.0	It's November 7, 1962 in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
0:22.9	Former Vice President Richard Nixon sits in his hotel room, stewing.
0:27.2	He's just lost his second major political race in two years.
0:30.9	First the presidency against John F. Kennedy in 1960, and now the California
0:35.4	governorship against incumbent governor, Democrat Pat Brown.
0:39.3	Nixon is dog tired, and it shows on his face.
0:42.4	He's unshaven and unkempt.
0:44.5	Exhausted, he sent his press secretary Herb Klein downstairs to read his
0:48.4	concession speech to the press.
0:50.8	From his room, Nixon watched on TV as Klein read his statement.
0:54.6	He watched as the reporters hounded him, demanding that Nixon make a personal appearance.
0:59.1	He watched as Klein sheepishly retreated from the podium.
1:02.4	Now, Nixon can barely contain his rage.
1:05.0	Oh, I'm so sorry, Dick.
1:08.8	That was a disaster, Herb.
1:10.4	Yeah, they want you downstairs.
1:12.2	I don't care what they want.
1:13.8	It's a bad look you're not showing your face.
1:16.0	After the way they've treated me, there's no way I'm going down there.
1:19.1	Dick, please, thank you for your future.
1:20.9	Would you please consider taking just a few questions?
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