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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-94). Autograph manuscript, n.p. [16-17 September 1968].
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-94). Autograph manuscript, n.p. [16-17 September 1968].
Two pages, 330 x 215mm, ruled yellow paper.
Nixon's notes from the 1968 campaign trail, outlining his thoughts on a wide range of domestic and foreign issues, including his so-called "Southern Strategy"; compiled in preparation for an Anaheim, California press conference. Under a heading of "Segregation, Title IV," Nixon writes: "Desegregation shall not mean the assignment of students to public schools to achieve racial balance. Primary purpose of building schools social & economic integration." It is "dangerous," he writes, "when bureaucrats use power to withhold funds for their ideas, not that of Congress." The final paragraph refers to an Evans and Novak column on the impact of George Wallace on the campaign. The syndicated columnists charged that the Democrats were "working for Wallace to deny R. N. the vote." Nixon makes a note: "I would urge to campaign the South. There will be an all-out effort to roll up a majority." Here Nixon touches on one of the most historically significant aspects of the 1968 campaign: his so-called "Southern strategy" of appealing to not only Wallace voters, but to disgruntled Democrats and converting the once solidly Democratic South into a GOP stronghold.
Two pages, 330 x 215mm, ruled yellow paper.
Nixon's notes from the 1968 campaign trail, outlining his thoughts on a wide range of domestic and foreign issues, including his so-called "Southern Strategy"; compiled in preparation for an Anaheim, California press conference. Under a heading of "Segregation, Title IV," Nixon writes: "Desegregation shall not mean the assignment of students to public schools to achieve racial balance. Primary purpose of building schools social & economic integration." It is "dangerous," he writes, "when bureaucrats use power to withhold funds for their ideas, not that of Congress." The final paragraph refers to an Evans and Novak column on the impact of George Wallace on the campaign. The syndicated columnists charged that the Democrats were "working for Wallace to deny R. N. the vote." Nixon makes a note: "I would urge to campaign the South. There will be an all-out effort to roll up a majority." Here Nixon touches on one of the most historically significant aspects of the 1968 campaign: his so-called "Southern strategy" of appealing to not only Wallace voters, but to disgruntled Democrats and converting the once solidly Democratic South into a GOP stronghold.