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And I also thought that Richard Nixon was the greatest political education we have ever had, but it looks like we need t
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"And I also thought that Richard Nixon was the greatest political education we have ever had, but it looks like we need to relearn them again"

- Wavy Gravy

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This quote by Wavy Gravy recommends that Richard Nixon was a great instructor of national politics, but that his lessons have been neglected. Nixon was the 37th President of the United States and also his presidency was noted by scandal and also controversy. He was compelled to resign in 1974 as a result of the Watergate scandal. Nixon's presidency was a lesson in the power of politics as well as the importance of moral actions. His blunders have been a tip to future generations of political leaders to be sincere as well as clear in their transactions. However, it shows up that the lessons of Nixon's presidency have been forgotten, and it is time to relearn them again. This quote functions as a reminder that history can teach us important lessons, which we ought to not neglect the errors of the past.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wavy Gravy somewhere between May 15, 1936 and today. He/she was a famous Activist from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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