Richard Nixon

Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012 8:30 PM UTC

Sorry, America, there is no such thing as “October Surprises”

Trump's bombshell fizzled, but it's only partly his fault. There are no big reveals two weeks before an election

Alex Pareene 22 Topics: 2012 Elections, Richard Nixon, Gloria Allred, October surprise, Donald Trump, Matt Drudge, Iran

Monday, Oct 22, 2012 2:54 PM UTC

Ignore McGovern’s message at your peril

The New York Times downplays his impact, but we're desperate for McGovern-like critics of reckless foreign policy

Stanley Kutler 13 Topics: Dick Cheney, Henry Kissinger, U.S. foreign policy, Richard Nixon, George McGovern

Monday, Oct 22, 2012 12:44 PM UTC

McGovern candidacy a cultural landmark

Iconic rock stars and activists in the 70s were strong supporters of McGovern

Hillel Italie, Associated Press Topics: John Lennon, Presidential Elections, Richard Nixon, From the Wires, George McGovern

Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 1:56 PM UTC

George McGovern dies at age 90

He was a life-long liberal who tried to unseat Nixon, "the most corrupt president in history"

Kristi Eaton and Walter R. Mears, AP Topics: Democratic Party, Richard Nixon, Obituaries, George McGovern, 1972 election

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 4:17 PM UTC

Whittaker Chambers relative: Farm need not be open to public

Chambers' grandson suggests the author of a new book never visited the family farm; the historian confirms he did

David Chambers and Jon Wiener Topics: Jon Wiener, Whittaker Chambers, Alger Hiss, Cold War, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, David Chambers

Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 7:00 PM UTC

A visit to the right’s least popular museum

The GOP insisted Whittaker Chambers' pumpkin patch become a historical site. It averages two guests a year

Jon Wiener 18 Topics: Books, Richard Nixon, Conservatives, Alger Hiss, Whittaker Chambers

Monday, Sep 10, 2012 8:21 PM UTC

How big business took over

Following tax hikes and tighter regulation--from President Nixon--government tried to appease major corporations

Hedrick Smith Topics: U.S. Economy, Lobbying, Richard Nixon, Corporate America, Business, Writers and Writing, Books

Sunday, Aug 26, 2012 12:00 PM UTC

George Romney: Braver than Mitt

George Romney walked out on the 1964 convention to protest GOP radicalism. His son would never do the same

Alex Pareene 80 Topics: 1964, Barry Goldwater, George Romney, Mitt Romney, Republican National Convention, Richard Nixon

Saturday, Aug 4, 2012 6:00 PM UTC

Meeting Elvis

President Nixon and Paul McCartney encounter the King

Craig Brown Topics: Books, Writers and Writing, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Music, Politics, Richard Nixon