Nixonland.

Chapter 45

"a.s.sembly of Unrepresented Peoples": Wells, Wells, War Within, War Within, 51. 51. Vietnam Day Committee: Vietnam Day Committee: Ibid., 5657. Ibid., 5657. J. Edgar Hoover called them: J. Edgar Hoover called them: David Farber, David Farber, Chicago '68 Chicago '68 (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1988), 65. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1988), 65.

Athens Park, Watts, meeting: KTLA, "h.e.l.l in the City of Angels"; Dallek, Right Moment, Right Moment, 129. Watts statistics: KTLA, "h.e.l.l in the City of Angels." 129. Watts statistics: KTLA, "h.e.l.l in the City of Angels."

The terror was compounded: Dallek, Dallek, Right Moment, Right Moment, 130. 130.

Situation reports, minute by minute: LBJCR, Reel 6. LBJCR, Reel 6.

Chicago riot: Mike Royko, Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago (New York: New American Library, 1971), 145. Time (New York: New American Library, 1971), 145. Time quoted Senator Robert F. Kennedy: quoted Senator Robert F. Kennedy: "The Far Country," "The Far Country," Time, Time, September 24, 1965. September 24, 1965.

Lyndon Johnson, petrified: Dallek, Dallek, Flawed Giant, Flawed Giant, 223, 299. 223, 299. "People are saying that the Irish": "People are saying that the Irish": Interview with Representative Frank M. Clark, August 15, 1965, LBJCR, Reel 6. Interview with Representative Frank M. Clark, August 15, 1965, LBJCR, Reel 6. "What a difference between these": "What a difference between these": Bill Boyarsky, Bill Boyarsky, The Rise of Ronald Reagan The Rise of Ronald Reagan (New York: Random House, 1968), 116. (New York: Random House, 1968), 116.

The president pulled in his legislative reins: Dallek, Dallek, Flawed Giant, Flawed Giant, 299. Lyndon Johnson's scar: 299. Lyndon Johnson's scar: New York Review of Books, New York Review of Books, May 12, 1966. May 12, 1966.

Nixon and Leonard Garment in Florida: Leonard Garment, Crazy Rhythm: From Brooklyn and Jazz to Nixon's White House, Watergate, and Beyond Crazy Rhythm: From Brooklyn and Jazz to Nixon's White House, Watergate, and Beyond (New York: Crown, 1997), 84. (New York: Crown, 1997), 84.

CHAPTER TWO: THE ORTHOGONIAN.

For Richard Nixon's early life see Leonard Lurie, The Running of Richard Nixon The Running of Richard Nixon (New York: Coward, McCann, and Geoghegan, 1972), 141; Renee K. Schulte, ed., (New York: Coward, McCann, and Geoghegan, 1972), 141; Renee K. Schulte, ed., The Young Nixon: An Oral Inquiry The Young Nixon: An Oral Inquiry (Fullerton: California State University, Fullerton, Oral History Program, 1978), pa.s.sim; Fawn Brodie, (Fullerton: California State University, Fullerton, Oral History Program, 1978), pa.s.sim; Fawn Brodie, Richard Nixon: The Shaping of His Character Richard Nixon: The Shaping of His Character (New York: W. W. Norton, 1981), 30170. (New York: W. W. Norton, 1981), 30170.

One of Richard Nixon's biographers: Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 40. 40.

"I won't buy fertilizer": Lurie, Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 29. 29.

Letter to mother: Ibid., 19; Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 76; David Greenberg, 76; David Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow: The History of an Image Nixon's Shadow: The History of an Image (New York: Norton, 2004), 247. (New York: Norton, 2004), 247. "Please consider me for the position": "Please consider me for the position": Ibid., 77. Ibid., 77.

The coach bemoaned his "ability": Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 81. 81.

"I had the impression he would even practice": Chris Matthews, Chris Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon: The Rivalry That Shaped Postwar America Kennedy and Nixon: The Rivalry That Shaped Postwar America (New York: Free Press, 1997), 59. The Orthogonians: Ibid., 2425; Brodie, (New York: Free Press, 1997), 59. The Orthogonians: Ibid., 2425; Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 11315. I am indebted to Matthews's book especially for the notion of the Franklin/Orthogonian rivalry as a theme of Nixon's career. 11315. I am indebted to Matthews's book especially for the notion of the Franklin/Orthogonian rivalry as a theme of Nixon's career.

"a rather quiet chap about campus": Lurie, Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 26. 26. "the man least likely to succeed in politics": "the man least likely to succeed in politics": Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 130. 130.

Iron b.u.t.t: Ibid., 12225; Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 32. 32. "List the names of any relatives": "List the names of any relatives": FBI application on display, RNLB. FBI application on display, RNLB.

"remnants of the old violent New Deal": Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 165. 165.

Nick's, Nixon and poker: Ibid., 94, 167, 390; Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 40. James McMa.n.u.s, 40. James McMa.n.u.s, Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Bionion's World Series of Poker Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Bionion's World Series of Poker (New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2003), 118. (New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2003), 118.

Hannah Nixon's "repressed anger": Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 55. 55.

Hannah once told Ladies' Home Journal: Lurie, Ladies' Home Journal: Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 22. 22.

Hannah Nixon's exaggerations: Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 35. 35.

1946 Voorhis campaign: Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 4449; Greenberg, 4449; Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow, Nixon's Shadow, 1131, 71; Brodie, 1131, 71; Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 17179; Tom Wicker, 17179; Tom Wicker, Richard Nixon and the American Dream Richard Nixon and the American Dream (New York: Random House, 1971), 3545; Mark Feeney, (New York: Random House, 1971), 3545; Mark Feeney, Nixon at the Movies: A Book about Belief Nixon at the Movies: A Book about Belief (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004), 66; Matthews, (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004), 66; Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon, Kennedy and Nixon, 2742. 2742.

Whittier College dancing ban: Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 30. 30.

Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers: Sam Tanenhaus, Whittaker Chambers: A Biography Whittaker Chambers: A Biography (New York: Random House, 1997); Brodie, (New York: Random House, 1997); Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 127231; Richard Nixon, 127231; Richard Nixon, Six Crises Six Crises (New York: Doubleday, 1962), 171; Whittaker Chambers, (New York: Doubleday, 1962), 171; Whittaker Chambers, Witness Witness (New York: Random House, 1962). (New York: Random House, 1962).

HUAC background: Walter Goodman, The Committee: The Extraordinary Career of the House Committee on Un-American Activities The Committee: The Extraordinary Career of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1968). (New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1968).

"I have been advised": Lurie, Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 95; Russell Baker, "Chotiner Advises G.O.P. How to Win," NYT, May 13, 1956. 95; Russell Baker, "Chotiner Advises G.O.P. How to Win," NYT, May 13, 1956.

"are everywhere-in factories, offices, butcher shops": Lurie, Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 95. 95.

1950 Helen Gahagan Douglas campaign: Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 23245; Lurie, 23245; Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 9198; Greg Mitch.e.l.l, 9198; Greg Mitch.e.l.l, Tricky d.i.c.k and the Pink Lady: Richard Nixon vs. Helen Gahagan Douglas-s.e.xual Politics and the Red Scare, 1950 Tricky d.i.c.k and the Pink Lady: Richard Nixon vs. Helen Gahagan Douglas-s.e.xual Politics and the Red Scare, 1950 (New York: Random House, 1950). (New York: Random House, 1950).

"I will not break bread with that man!": Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 244. 244.

Vice-presidential run and Checkers Speech: Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow, Nixon's Shadow, 3135; David Broder and Stephen Hess, 3135; David Broder and Stephen Hess, The Republican Establishment: The Present and Future of the GOP The Republican Establishment: The Present and Future of the GOP (New York: Harper & Row, 1967), 152; Stanley Kutler, (New York: Harper & Row, 1967), 152; Stanley Kutler, The Wars of Watergate: The Last Crisis of Richard Nixon The Wars of Watergate: The Last Crisis of Richard Nixon (New York: W. W. Norton, 1992), 34; Wicker, (New York: W. W. Norton, 1992), 34; Wicker, One of Us, One of Us, 80110; Brodie, 80110; Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 27189. 27189.

My account of 1950s liberals' ideological crisis and Nixon's role in it is heavily influenced by chapter 2 of Greenberg's Nixon's Shadow. Nixon's Shadow.

"Electric clocks, Silex coffeemakers": Lurie, Lurie, Running of Richard Nixon, Running of Richard Nixon, 98. 98. carnival barker: carnival barker: Ibid., 21. Ibid., 21. "This is salable merchandise!": "This is salable merchandise!": Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 170. Pepsi bottle:

He now turned to a.s.sailing: Greenberg, Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow, Nixon's Shadow, 109, 120. 109, 120.

CHAPTER THREE: THE STENCH.

President Eisenhower sent Nixon: Fawn Brodie, Fawn Brodie, Richard Nixon: The Shaping of His Character Richard Nixon: The Shaping of His Character (New York: W. W. Norton, 1981), 31620. (New York: W. W. Norton, 1981), 31620.

Nixon and Joe McCarthy: David Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow: The History of an Image Nixon's Shadow: The History of an Image (New York: W. W. Norton, 2004), 12123. (New York: W. W. Norton, 2004), 12123.

1954 campaign: Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 31315, 329; Greenberg, 31315, 329; Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow, Nixon's Shadow, 122. 122.

Eisenhower's heart attack: Richard Nixon, Six Crises Six Crises (New York: Doubleday, 1962), 13181; Brodie, (New York: Doubleday, 1962), 13181; Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 349. 349.

"Dump Nixon" movement: Ibid., 247, 330, 35053.

Nixon, Stevenson, Galbraith, and 1956 campaign: Ibid., 312, 327, 35658; Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow, Nixon's Shadow, 26, 12436; John Judis, 26, 12436; John Judis, Grand Illusions: Critics and Champions of the American Century Grand Illusions: Critics and Champions of the American Century (New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1992), 198. (New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1992), 198.

"What does concern me": "The Speech," "The Speech," Time, Time, August 4, 1952. August 4, 1952.

"Please! Not while I'm eating": Greenberg, Greenberg, Nixon's Shadow, Nixon's Shadow, 96. 96. "The world is so much more dangerous": "The world is so much more dangerous": Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 328. 328.

America's history with Latin America: Lars Schoultz, Beneath the United States: A History of U.S. Policy Toward Latin America Beneath the United States: A History of U.S. Policy Toward Latin America (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1998), esp. chapter 17. Nixon in South America: Richard Nixon, (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1998), esp. chapter 17. Nixon in South America: Richard Nixon, Six Crises Six Crises (New York: Doubleday, 1962), 183243; Brodie, (New York: Doubleday, 1962), 183243; Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 36263, 37173. Earl Mazo, 36263, 37173. Earl Mazo, Richard Nixon: A Political and Personal Portrait Richard Nixon: A Political and Personal Portrait (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1959), 20346. (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1959), 20346.

"The nomination of Slippery d.i.c.k": George W. Johnson, George W. Johnson, New Republic, New Republic, May 26, 1958. May 26, 1958.

Right-to-work and 1958 election: Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 374, 414; Charles Baird, "Right to Work Before and After 14(b)," http://www.sbe.csuhayward.edu/~sbesc/14bb.html. 374, 414; Charles Baird, "Right to Work Before and After 14(b)," http://www.sbe.csuhayward.edu/~sbesc/14bb.html.

And it was Richard Nixon: "Democrats Gain 6 Senate Seats," NYT, November 5, 1958. "Democrats Gain 6 Senate Seats," NYT, November 5, 1958.

For Nixon's enduring bitterness see, for example, the wire to a Bob Hope testimonial dinner in New York on March 31, 1961, on display at RNLB: "You can't get much lower on the celebrity scale than a retired vice-president, but let me raise a humble voice in behalf of aspiring lawyers, golfing duffers, and at least 49.9 percent of Bob Hope fans everywhere (except Cook County and certain parts of Texas): we salute you Bob for the recognition so richly deserved..."

Memories of Eisenhower: Chris Matthews, Chris Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon: The Rivalry That Shaped Postwar America Kennedy and Nixon: The Rivalry That Shaped Postwar America (New York: Free Press, 1997), 137. (New York: Free Press, 1997), 137.

Memories of his mother: Claire and John Whitcomb, Claire and John Whitcomb, Real Life at the White House: 200 Years of Daily Life at America's Most Famous Residence Real Life at the White House: 200 Years of Daily Life at America's Most Famous Residence (New York: Routledge, 2000), 385. (New York: Routledge, 2000), 385.

Memories of Walter Cronkite: Mark Feeney, Mark Feeney, Nixon at the Movies: A Book about Belief Nixon at the Movies: A Book about Belief (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004), 47. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004), 47.

Memories of Henry Luce: William Martin, William Martin, With G.o.d on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America With G.o.d on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America (New York: Broadway Books, 1996), 54. (New York: Broadway Books, 1996), 54.

John F. Kennedy's good fortune: Matthews, Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon, Kennedy and Nixon, 2833; Thomas P. O'Neill, 2833; Thomas P. O'Neill, Man of the House: The Life and Political Memoirs of Tip O'Neill Man of the House: The Life and Political Memoirs of Tip O'Neill (New York: Random House, 1989), 83. (New York: Random House, 1989), 83.

They weren't unfriendly: Matthews, Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon, Kennedy and Nixon, 90102. 90102.

Promise to campaign in fifty states: Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 356, 42425. Staph infection and travels: Theodore H. White, 356, 42425. Staph infection and travels: Theodore H. White, Making of the President 1960 Making of the President 1960 (New York: Atheneum, 1961), 27278. (New York: Atheneum, 1961), 27278.

"Television is not as effective": Matthews, Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon, Kennedy and Nixon, 144. 144.

Kennedy debate preparations: Museum of Broadcast Communications panel discussion with Howard K. Smith, Sander Vanocur, Don Hewitt, Ted Sorenson, and Herb Klein, September 26, 2000.

Day of debate: Ibid.; White, Making of the President, Making of the President, 28390; Matthews, 28390; Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon, Kennedy and Nixon, 14456. Viewed at Museum of Television and Radio, Chicago. 14456. Viewed at Museum of Television and Radio, Chicago.

He would recite the number of meetings: Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 421. 421.

The January issue of Esquire: "The New Mood in Politics," Esquire: "The New Mood in Politics," Esquire, Esquire, January 1960, reprinted in Carol Polsgrove, ed., January 1960, reprinted in Carol Polsgrove, ed., It Wasn't Pretty, Folks, but Didn't We Have Fun?: Esquire in the Sixties It Wasn't Pretty, Folks, but Didn't We Have Fun?: Esquire in the Sixties (New York: W. W. Norton, 1995). (New York: W. W. Norton, 1995).

John Steinbeck said that month: John Steinbeck, John Steinbeck, America and Americans and Selected Nonfiction America and Americans and Selected Nonfiction (New York: Penguin Cla.s.sics, 2003), 108. (New York: Penguin Cla.s.sics, 2003), 108. That same January, the That same January, the Los Angeles Times: " Los Angeles Times: "Times to Carry Column by Sen. Barry Goldwater," LAT, January 16, 1960. to Carry Column by Sen. Barry Goldwater," LAT, January 16, 1960.

Nixon's "Last Press Conference": Jules Witcover, The Resurrection of Richard Nixon The Resurrection of Richard Nixon (New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1970), 1323. (New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1970), 1323.

Theodore White and KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT b.u.t.ton: John C. Lundgren, b.u.t.ton: John C. Lundgren, Healing Richard Nixon: A Doctor's Memoir Healing Richard Nixon: A Doctor's Memoir (Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 2003), 65. (Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 2003), 65. "One could listen to such a speech": "One could listen to such a speech": White, White, Making of the President, Making of the President, 335. 335.

Write a book, Jack Kennedy once advised: Nixon, Nixon, Six Crises, Six Crises, preface. Joseph Kennedy fixing Pulitzer: Thomas C. Reeves, preface. Joseph Kennedy fixing Pulitzer: Thomas C. Reeves, A Question of Character: A Life of John F. Kennedy A Question of Character: A Life of John F. Kennedy (New York: Free Press, 1991), 142. (New York: Free Press, 1991), 142. "For the next twelve years": "For the next twelve years": Ibid., 82. Ibid., 82.

"relaxed and quick with a wisecrack": David Broder and Stephen Hess, David Broder and Stephen Hess, The Republican Establishment: The Present and Future of the GOP The Republican Establishment: The Present and Future of the GOP (New York: Harper & Row, 1967), 152. (New York: Harper & Row, 1967), 152.

Decision to run for governor: Matthews, Kennedy and Nixon, Kennedy and Nixon, 194, 2036; USNWR, August 7, 1961; CT, September 24, 1961; Matthew Dallek, 194, 2036; USNWR, August 7, 1961; CT, September 24, 1961; Matthew Dallek, The Right Moment: Ronald Reagan's First Victory and the Decisive Turning Point in American Politics The Right Moment: Ronald Reagan's First Victory and the Decisive Turning Point in American Politics (New York: Free Press, 2000), 21; Kurt Schuparra, (New York: Free Press, 2000), 21; Kurt Schuparra, Triumph of the Right: The Rise of the California Conservative Movement, 19451966 Triumph of the Right: The Rise of the California Conservative Movement, 19451966 (Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe, 1998), 61; Richard Nixon, (Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe, 1998), 61; Richard Nixon, RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon (New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978), 29397. (New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978), 29397.

Joe Sh.e.l.l and California far right: Rick Perlstein, Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus (New York: Hill & w.a.n.g, 2001), 16567. (New York: Hill & w.a.n.g, 2001), 16567.

Brown accused Nixon: Nixon, Nixon, RN, RN, 297. 297. "Would you buy a used car from this man?": "Would you buy a used car from this man?": Joseph Lewis, Joseph Lewis, What Makes Reagan Run?: A Political Profile What Makes Reagan Run?: A Political Profile (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968), 64. (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968), 64.

"Barring a miracle": "California: Career's End," "California: Career's End," Time, Time, November 16, 1962. November 16, 1962.

The Political Obituary of Richard Nixon: Stanley Kutler, The Wars of Watergate: The Last Crisis of Richard Nixon The Wars of Watergate: The Last Crisis of Richard Nixon (New York: W. W. Norton, 1992), 55. (New York: W. W. Norton, 1992), 55.

Nixon stood out in the cold: Nixon, Nixon, RN, RN, 227. 227.

Nixon and 1964 election: Perlstein, Before the Storm, Before the Storm, 19899, 253, 261, 28698, 31011, 318, 325, 33132, 337, 353, 35859. 19899, 253, 261, 28698, 31011, 318, 325, 33132, 337, 353, 35859.

Then he played peacemaker: Philip A. Klinkner, Philip A. Klinkner, The Losing Parties: Out-Party National Committees, 19561993 The Losing Parties: Out-Party National Committees, 19561993 (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1995), 7374; Witcover, (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1995), 7374; Witcover, Resurrection of Richard Nixon, Resurrection of Richard Nixon, 1058. 1058.

The media was so starved for someone: Tamar Jacoby, Tamar Jacoby, Someone Else's House: America's Unfinished Struggle for Integration Someone Else's House: America's Unfinished Struggle for Integration (New York: Free Press, 1998), 74. (New York: Free Press, 1998), 74.

Nixon's ambiguous stature was sanctified: "Over-Nominated, Under-Elected, Still a Promising Candidate," NYTM, April 25, 1965. "Over-Nominated, Under-Elected, Still a Promising Candidate," NYTM, April 25, 1965.

His job itself had roots in a chit: Brodie, Brodie, Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, 385. For Nixon office kitsch see Nixon Room at the Bonnie Bell Wardman Library at Whittier College. 385. For Nixon office kitsch see Nixon Room at the Bonnie Bell Wardman Library at Whittier College.

Rose Mary Woods: Leonard Garment, Crazy Rhythm: From Brooklyn and Jazz to Nixon's White House, Watergate, and Beyond Crazy Rhythm: From Brooklyn and Jazz to Nixon's White House, Watergate, and Beyond (New York: Crown, 1997), 101; Kutler, (New York: Crown, 1997), 101; Kutler, Wars of Watergate, Wars of Watergate, 82; "Nixon's Real Enforcer," NYTM, December 25, 2005. 82; "Nixon's Real Enforcer," NYTM, December 25, 2005. she typed up ingratiating notes: she typed up ingratiating notes: RNLB, PPS 32-.103.332K; PPS 501.1.4; PPS 320.103.332H; PPS 324.243f; PPS 324.244A; PPS 238.59.35. RNLB, PPS 32-.103.332K; PPS 501.1.4; PPS 320.103.332H; PPS 324.243f; PPS 324.244A; PPS 238.59.35.

"For the United States to negotiate": Andrew L. Johns, "A Voice from the Wilderness: Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War, 19641966," Andrew L. Johns, "A Voice from the Wilderness: Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War, 19641966," Presidential Studies Quarterly Presidential Studies Quarterly 29(1999). 29(1999). A trip to Finland: A trip to Finland: Witcover, Witcover, Resurrection of Richard Nixon, Resurrection of Richard Nixon, 11112. 11112.

His domestic politics now: "Over-Nominated, Under-Elected." "Over-Nominated, Under-Elected." A PR flack named Bill Safire: A PR flack named Bill Safire: Maurice Stans, Maurice Stans, The Terrors of Justice: The Untold Story of Watergate The Terrors of Justice: The Untold Story of Watergate (Was.h.i.+ngton: Bra.s.sey's, 1995), 127. (Was.h.i.+ngton: Bra.s.sey's, 1995), 127.

Eugene Genovese affair: James Surowiecki, "Genovese's March," Lingua Franca, Lingua Franca, November/December 1996; Garment, November/December 1996; Garment, Crazy Rhythm, Crazy Rhythm, 11112; Witcover, 11112; Witcover, Resurrection of Richard Nixon, Resurrection of Richard Nixon, 11619; 11619; Nation, Nation, November 15, 1965. November 15, 1965.

CHAPTER FOUR: RONALD REAGAN.

"Now and then the police cars": "Watts: Is the Next Time Now?" WP, May 29, 1966. "Watts: Is the Next Time Now?" WP, May 29, 1966.

"I threw the firebomb": "CBS Reports: Watts: Riots or Revolt?" November 1965, MTR, T770395. "CBS Reports: Watts: Riots or Revolt?" November 1965, MTR, T770395. A group of Berkeley radicals: A group of Berkeley radicals: "Students with Causes Set Up Shop at Berkeley," WP, September 30, 1965. "Students with Causes Set Up Shop at Berkeley," WP, September 30, 1965. Liberal technocrats reasoned: Liberal technocrats reasoned: Charles Abrams, "The Housing Problem and the Negro," in Talcott Parsons and Kenneth B. Clark, eds., Charles Abrams, "The Housing Problem and the Negro," in Talcott Parsons and Kenneth B. Clark, eds., The Negro American The Negro American (Boston: Beacon, 1965), 523. Fortune (Boston: Beacon, 1965), 523. Fortune magazine, speaking: magazine, speaking: Charles Silberman in Charles Silberman in Fortune, Fortune, November 1965, in LBJCR, Reel 2. November 1965, in LBJCR, Reel 2.

Chief Parker quotes: "CBS Reports: Watts: Riots or Revolt?"; Governor's Commission on the Los Angeles Riots, Violence in the City-an End or a Beginning? Violence in the City-an End or a Beginning? (Los Angeles: State of California, 1965); Johnnie Cochran, (Los Angeles: State of California, 1965); Johnnie Cochran, Journey to Justice Journey to Justice (New York: Ballantine, 1996), 7378. (New York: Ballantine, 1996), 7378.

In March, there almost was another: "Two Slain in New Watts Riot," LAT, March 16, 1966; "New Riot in Watts Kills 2, Injures 25," NYT, March 16, 1966; "Shooting Incident Blamed by Police Officials for New Riot," LAT, March 17, 1966; "Watts Is Tense but Quiet," NYT, March 17, 1966. Brown legislative package: "Watts Riot Stirs Political Battle," NYT, March 18, 1966. White House conference cancellation: LBJCR, Reel 5. "Two Slain in New Watts Riot," LAT, March 16, 1966; "New Riot in Watts Kills 2, Injures 25," NYT, March 16, 1966; "Shooting Incident Blamed by Police Officials for New Riot," LAT, March 17, 1966; "Watts Is Tense but Quiet," NYT, March 17, 1966. Brown legislative package: "Watts Riot Stirs Political Battle," NYT, March 18, 1966. White House conference cancellation: LBJCR, Reel 5. The The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times columnist Paul Coates: columnist Paul Coates: "Prayers and Work," LAT, March 17, 1966. "Prayers and Work," LAT, March 17, 1966.

At his announcement: "Reagan Enters Gubernatorial Race in California," NYT, January 5, 1966. California governor's race: "Watts Riot Stirs Political Battle," NYT, March 18, 1966. "Reagan Enters Gubernatorial Race in California," NYT, January 5, 1966. California governor's race: "Watts Riot Stirs Political Battle," NYT, March 18, 1966.

He was the primary front-runner: "Christopher Matches Reagan Before Coast G.O.P. Committee," NYT, February 28, 1966. "Christopher Matches Reagan Before Coast G.O.P. Committee," NYT, February 28, 1966. "You know, a tree is a tree": "You know, a tree is a tree": Gerald J. De Groot, "Ronald Reagan and Student Unrest in California, 19661970," Gerald J. De Groot, "Ronald Reagan and Student Unrest in California, 19661970," Pacific Historical Review Pacific Historical Review 65, no. 1 (1996). 65, no. 1 (1996).

More or less, Brown was doing: "Reagan Called Brown Choice for Nomination," LAT, January 4, 1966. "Reagan Called Brown Choice for Nomination," LAT, January 4, 1966. "'Bring him on'": "'Bring him on'": Bill Boyarsky, Bill Boyarsky, The Rise of Ronald Reagan The Rise of Ronald Reagan (New York: Random House, 1968), 113. (New York: Random House, 1968), 113. A young a.s.sistant was sent: A young a.s.sistant was sent: Ibid., 112. Ibid., 112.

Pat was not the most inspiring: Lou Cannon, Lou Cannon, Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power; Jack Langguth, "Political Fun and Games in California," NYTM, October 16, 1966.

Reagan punditry fixated: David Broder and Stephen Hess, David Broder and Stephen Hess, The Republican Establishment: The Present and Future of the GOP The Republican Establishment: The Present and Future of the GOP (New York: Harper & Row, 1967), 246. (New York: Harper & Row, 1967), 246. An editorial cartoon depicted Goldwater: An editorial cartoon depicted Goldwater: Ibid., 276. Elizabeth Taylor, Borax Boy: Ibid., 246. La.s.sie, Liberace: "Ronald Reagan to the Rescue!" Ibid., 276. Elizabeth Taylor, Borax Boy: Ibid., 246. La.s.sie, Liberace: "Ronald Reagan to the Rescue!" Esquire, Esquire, February, 1966. February, 1966.

LSD: David Farber, "The Intoxicated State/Illegal Nation: Drugs in the Sixties Counterculture," in Peter Braunstein and Michael Doyle, eds., Imagine Nation: The American Counterculture of the 1960s and '70s Imagine Nation: The American Counterculture of the 1960s and '70s (New York: Routledge, 2001), 1740; Jay Stevens, (New York: Routledge, 2001), 1740; Jay Stevens, Storming Heaven: LSD and the American Dream Storming Heaven: LSD and the American Dream (New York: Grove Press, 1998), 27278; Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain, (New York: Grove Press, 1998), 27278; Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain, Acid Dreams: The Complete Social History of LSD Acid Dreams: The Complete Social History of LSD (New York: Grove Press, 1994), 15051; "LSD Parley Called Here to Stem Increase in Use," NYT, April 13, 1966; "LSD: The Exploding Threat of the Mind Drug That Got out of Control," (New York: Grove Press, 1994), 15051; "LSD Parley Called Here to Stem Increase in Use," NYT, April 13, 1966; "LSD: The Exploding Threat of the Mind Drug That Got out of Control," Life, Life, March 25, 1966. March 25, 1966.



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