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Richard Nixon

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Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1969, until his resignation on August 9, 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. Nixon's presidency is noted for significant foreign policy achievements, including the historic opening of relations with China and the policy of détente with the Soviet Union. Domestically, he is recognized for establishing the Environmental Protection Agency and implementing various social programs.

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Aug 30, 1970

I do not believe that suggestions of that type, well intentioned as they are, are going to be particularly helpful at a time when the Jarring mission is going forward.

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Aug 30, 1970

But it does mean that there is hope where there was no hope before and that the leaders of the world are watching this area with the hope that this peace initiative will succeed.

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Aug 30, 1970

I constantly have to tell my staff, 'Keep checking, checking with Congressmen, Senators, but also with people generally in the country.'

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Aug 30, 1970

I would only suggest that at this time, as we have often said as far as we are concerned, we are in a very flexible negotiating position.

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Aug 30, 1970

Maybe I will leave that to the Vice President because he will be closer to the scene than I will.

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Aug 30, 1970

He has done a very effective job in his travels abroad and in the United States.

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Aug 30, 1970

There is nothing new to report in that respect, except that we are continuing our support of the cease-fire initiative in the Mideast, recognizing that it is fraught with difficulties on both sides.

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Aug 28, 1970

The operation of so much of the provisions of section 5707(c) of title 10 of the United States Code as restrict, to a percentage of five percent of the total number of officers that a board is authorized to recommend for promotion, the…

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Aug 28, 1970

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 5711 (b) of title 10 of the United States Code, it is ordered as follows:

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Aug 27, 1970

The Nation needs this legislation. The House of Representatives has acted. The Senate now must act.

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Aug 27, 1970

I urge this great and conscientious Committee of the Congress to get down to the hard business of marking up a bill as expeditiously as possible.

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Aug 25, 1970

While we herald their great accomplishment, let us also recognize that women surely have a still wider role to play in the political, economic and social life of our country.

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Aug 25, 1970

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America do hereby call upon all Americans to recognize the great debt we owe to those who dedicated their life's work to the cause of Woman Suffrage.

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Aug 24, 1970

It is an important fact of American life that they continue to show their faith in their country.

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Aug 24, 1970

We must also ask--with greater force than we have sometimes done in the past how well we produce.

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Aug 24, 1970

The men and women who make up our labor force can be assured that the government of the United States will work closely with them in building that future.

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Aug 24, 1970

Let us remember that our high standard of living ... and our managerial capacity all must continue to be supported by a highly talented labor force.

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Aug 23, 1970

I call upon all Americans, particularly those in the field of education, to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I hope that the week will encourage many Americans to extend a cordial welcome to the recently…

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Aug 23, 1970

Executive Order No. 10804 of February 12, 1959, is hereby revoked.

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Aug 23, 1970

By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 301 of title 3 and section 3584 of title 5, United States Code, and as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows:

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Aug 23, 1970

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 13, 1970, as National Hispanic Heritage Week.

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Aug 21, 1970

A doctrine which has as its goal not withdrawing from Asia, but providing the means whereby the United States will help other nations help themselves so that we can have a peaceful pacific with free nations in Asia able to defend…

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Aug 20, 1970

We realize the progress that has come here and yet what you have retained of the history, the uniqueness that has meant so much to those who have seen it for the first time.

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