nov 5, 1968 - 1968: Nixon elected President

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a significant day in American history as Richard Nixon was elected as the 37th President of the United States. He defeated Vice President Hubert Humphrey in the presidential election, winning 301 electoral votes to Humphrey's 191. Nixon's victory marked a shift in the country's politics, as he ran on a platform of law and order, promising to restore stability and confidence in the wake of the tumultuous 1960s. His presidency would be marked by significant events, including the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal.

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