Richard Nixon Trivia Quiz

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Richard Nixon

Answer 14 trivia questions on the infamous Republican president.

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Richard Nixon was the youngest American VP in history. What World War II hero was president at the time?

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In 1952, Richard Nixon was confronted with some dubious political campaign donations, one of which was the gift of a dog. He said that he'd rather resign as VP than give up the dog in a speech named after the animal. What was the dog's name?

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In 1959, Richard Nixon traveled to Moscow to do a debate with the Soviet premier on the merits of democracy and communism. Who was the Soviet leader that participated in the kitchen debate?

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Who did Richard Nixon narrowly lose the 1960 presidential election to after looking old, tired, and sick during a televised debate, shortly after recovering from a life-threatening infection?

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In the 1968 election, Richard Nixon won 301 electoral votes despite only having 43.4 percent of the popular vote thanks to a 3rd party candidate who siphoned off 13.5 percent. Who was that 3rd party candidate, famous for his support of racial segregation?

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True or False: During Richard Nixon's first term as president, he reduced American troop levels in Vietnam by over 90 percent.

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In 1972, Richard Nixon became the first American president to visit what communist country?

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What Constitutional amendment was passed during the Nixon administration, largely motivated by the Vietnam War?

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Who did Richard Nixon defeat in the 1972 presidential election by the largest total vote margin in American history?

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What two reporters were credited with breaking the Nixon Watergate story?

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True or False: Richard Nixon was impeached by the House of Representatives.

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Which of these quotes is NOT attributed to Richard Nixon?

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What comedy show did Richard Nixon appear on weeks before the 1968 election, possibly tipping the election his way?

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True or False: years after his presidency, Richard Nixon became a trusted foreign policy advisor for both George HW Bush and Bill Clinton.

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