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Coverage dated September 23, 2026

Today in History: September 23, Nixon’s ‘Checkers’ speech

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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2026. There are 99 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican Sen. Richard M. Nixon of California salvaged his vice presidential nomination by appearing on TV from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundra…

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Today in History: September 23, Nixon’s ‘Checkers’ speech (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2026. There are 99 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican Sen. Richard M. Nixon of California salvaged his vice presidential nomination by appearing on TV from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundra…

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    Today in history: Nixon’s ‘Checkers’ speech (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2026. There are 99 days left in the year.

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