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Richard Nixon: “In an emergency wheat can be eaten even in its natural state.”

On the recordSeptember 15, 1960
In an emergency wheat can be eaten even in its natural state.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Speech of Vice President Nixon, 21st Annual Plowing Contest, Guthrie Center, IA

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