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My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

Elvis Meets Nixon - The Insider Story

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

Bruce Carlson

News, Politics, History

4.51.1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2021

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

It was a strange series of event that lead to the King of Rock and Roll and President Nixon to meet at the White House. A look at a frenetic day at the Nixon White House and the reasons behind the meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You're listening to an Air Wave Media Podcast.

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The Civil War and Reconstruction was a pivotal era in American history.

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When a war was fought to save the Union and to free the slaves.

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And when the work to rebuild the nation after that war was over,

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turned into a struggle to guarantee liberty and justice for all Americans.

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I'm Tracy.

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And I'm Rich.

0:25.0

And we want to invite you to join us as we take an in-depth look at this pivotal era in American history.

0:32.0

Look for the Civil War and Reconstruction wherever you find your podcasts.

0:37.0

A handwritten note scribbled on an American Airlines note paper from Elvis Presley.

0:45.0

Elvis was at the gates of the White House and he wanted to see President Nixon.

0:55.0

I think it's just the incongruity of it.

0:59.0

This lavish, big belt jumpsuit wearing Super Rocker,

1:05.0

along with the Spik and Span politician smiling at the camera.

1:11.0

I think it's just the incongruity of it.

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This lavish, big belt jumpsuit wearing Super Rocker,

1:21.0

along with the Spik and Span politician smiling at the camera, shaking hands.

1:28.0

Some of the photos the Rockstar keeps on his fat gold sunglasses, rock and roll alongside plaid.

1:36.0

For this reason, it's one of the National Archives' most popular items requested as much as the Constitution or Declaration of Independence if not more.

1:45.0

The National Archives sells t-shirts of the photo of the King and Dick Nixon,

1:51.0

sells freestanding photos, posters, even snow globes.

1:59.0

Such an odd image.

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