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Nixon Inaugural Speech Draws Mixed Praise Abroad
Washington reaction was warm from Congress and the Kremlin while some Americans and a Negro leader called the speech lacking urgency on hunger poverty and race. Senators Ford Muskie Fulbright praised the peace emphasis but urged specifics on domestic policy. Global leaders urged cooperation with Nixon to curb nuclear arms and pursue unity and peace.
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