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November 1968

Nixon Elected President

Richard Nixon, who has run as the candidate with a plan for peace in Vietnam, defeats Hubert Humphrey in one of the closest presidential elections ever.



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Letter from SP/4 Nickolas Szawaluk
The 1960s: 24 Mar 68
Dear Dotty,
So far, everything’s alright. The only problem...


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Letter from Lt. (jg) Richard W. Strandberg
The 1960s: 16 May 68
Dear Susan,
By the time this arrives, I will have told all...



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