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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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Oct 13, 1969

I must frankly advise that our critically important national effort to contain inflation is bound to be seriously undercut if the federal employee pay bill now before the House were to become law.

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Oct 13, 1969

I solicit your personal leadership in urging the House to recognize that, however appealing H.R. 13000 may appear politically at this moment, the consequences of its enactment would surely generate strong resentments throughout the public…

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Oct 13, 1969

I urge that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the agreement concerning adjustments in the flood control payments by the United States Government to the Canadian Government.

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Oct 12, 1969

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the convention and protocol with the Netherlands.

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Oct 9, 1969

I look forward to having the benefit of General Hershey's advice and counsel as we move ahead on a broad range of reforms designed to ensure that our manpower mobilization policies are equitable, efficient and geared to the requirements of…

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Oct 9, 1969

My best wishes are with them as they forge the tools for their chosen careers and build a promising future for themselves and for the nation that is so proud of them.

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Oct 9, 1969

General Hershey brings to his new assignment vast experience and a perception into national manpower resources, perhaps unmatched in the country.

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Oct 8, 1969

The bail agency bill would provide for new concepts in the representation by the Public Defender's office in all areas.

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Oct 8, 1969

If we could get the right 300 people off the street, I think it would probably almost cure the problem.

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Oct 8, 1969

We cannot point our finger to the other cities or the national crime statistics unless we do something about crime here where we are and where we have the responsibility.

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Oct 8, 1969

I think all of us are proud to be Americans when we realize that America produces such fine young men.

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Oct 5, 1969

This order supersedes Executive Order No. 10753 of February 15, 1958, entitled 'Designation of certain officers of the Department of the Interior to act as Secretary of the Interior.'

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Oct 5, 1969

I earnestly hope that Congress will give these proposals its prompt consideration and approval.

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Oct 2, 1969

To recognize the value and achievements of the National School Lunch Program, the Congress, by a joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (76 Stat. 779), has designated the seven-day period beginning on the second Sunday of October in each year…

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Oct 2, 1969

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 10 of the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 160), I hereby create a board of three members, to be appointed by me, to investigate these disputes.

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Oct 2, 1969

I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 6, 1969, as Child Health Day

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Sep 30, 1969

Executive Order No. 10030 of January 26, 1949, is hereby superseded

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Sep 30, 1969

The Secretary of Defense, except as provided in section 3, is authorized and directed to supervise, administer and control the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard of the District of Columbia

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Sep 30, 1969

The Attorney General is responsible for: (1) advising the President with respect to the alternatives available pursuant to law for the use of the National Guard to aid the civil authorities of the District of Columbia

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Sep 29, 1969

We will present the citation to Colonel Hughes who will receive it for the regiment.

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Sep 29, 1969

It is very difficult to fight any kind of a war, difficult even when a nation is united as it was in World War II.

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Sep 29, 1969

We know the problems that this war has caused in this country.

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Sep 25, 1969

Because I find that one thing the Prime Minister and I have in common is that we are 'no nonsense' kind of people.

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