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Richard Nixon: He leaves Washington on his 51st birthday, which is tonight, as one of the most respected and able ambassadors ever to…

On the recordFebruary 28, 1973
He leaves Washington on his 51st birthday, which is tonight, as one of the most respected and able ambassadors ever to serve in the Washington Capital—as a matter of fact, if you want to give up your citizenship, we have a job for you.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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