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Eisenhower Nixon nomination reshapes GOP in 1952 convention
The Chicago convention crowned Eisenhower and Nixon as the GOP ticket amid a power shift from Taft loyalists to the liberal wing. The firebrand floor fight exposed party divisions as Eisenhower vows a “give em hell” campaign to win over independents and discontented Democrats while promising anti corruption measures and strong defense. The piece also notes post convention odds in key states and ongoing domestic and foreign policy battles.
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