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California Profile Richard Nixon rises in national spotlight
The profile traces Richard Milhous Nixon from Whittier childhood through his early career and rise in California politics. It notes his intense drive, athletic and musical interests, top grades at Whittier College, and rapid ascent after defeating Helen Gahagan Douglas and becoming a key Republican campaigner under Eisenhower.
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Richard Milhous Nixon
Nixon
Warren
Knowland
Chicago
Whittier
Eisenhower
Alger Hiss
Ricard Nixon
Dick Nixon
Itian Endeavor
Christ Endeavor Youth Rally of Friends Church
White House
Lewis A. Cox
Cox
Richard
Whittier College
Paul Smith
Pat Ryan
Dren
Washington
Pat Nixon
California
Helen Gahagan
Senate
Stevenson