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Politics & Government

Richard Nixon Wins Presidential Election

November 5th, 1968 56 years ago

Richard Nixon, representing the Republican Party, won the presidential election against Democratic candidate Hubert Humphrey and independent candidate George Wallace. With a focus on law and order and a promise to restore stability amid social upheaval, Nixon received 43.4% of the popular vote and 301 electoral votes. The election was significantly influenced by public sentiment surrounding the Vietnam War and civil rights issues. This election marked a pivotal moment in American politics as it set the stage for Nixon's policies in the following years.

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