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.
Jan 20, 1969
In speaking to all of you here this morning, I think you should know how this little gathering was set up.
Jan 20, 1969
This house right now, I think, means more to us than it will ever mean in the future, because you are our friends and our people.
Jan 20, 1969
Mr. Chief Justice, ladies and gentlemen: This is the first official swearing in of this new administration.
Jan 20, 1969
For faceless men and women, I think they look very good, though, don't you, Mr. Chief Justice?
Jan 20, 1969
We had hoped and expected this morning, too, that we would have a chance to give you some refreshment of some sort.
Jan 20, 1969
A President has to make a determination, a very important determination, as to who will be the first guests in the White House.
Jan 20, 1969
As far as any of the wives are concerned, of the husbands who are here, if they are away after midnight, don't blame me; blame them.
Jan 20, 1969
I know that some of you were not at the balls yesterday and, consequently, I will share with you, if you weren't listening to the morning news report, what I thought was the best crack of the day.
Jan 19, 1969
For the first time, because the people of the world want peace, and the leaders of the world are afraid of war, the times are on the side of peace.
Jan 19, 1969
What has to be done, has to be done by government and people together or it will not be done at all.
Jan 19, 1969
Until he has been part of a cause larger than himself, no man is truly whole.
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