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    Remembering Nixon on His 100th Birthday

    One of America’s most controversial presidents—the only one to resign from office—was born 100 years ago today.  All this year, the Nixon Foundation has been running Centennial observances, including a gala this week in Washington and a gathering last weekend at the farmhouse in Whittier where Nixon was born.  Tim Naftali is a former director of…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    One of America’s most controversial presidents—the only one to resign from office—was born 100 years ago today. All this year, the Nixon Foundation has been running Centennial observances, including a gala this week in Washington and a gathering last weekend at the farmhouse in Whittier where Nixon was born. Tim Naftali is a former director of the Nixon Library and Museum, who says we should remember his faults as well as his achievements…

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    The Debate Over Group Housing in LA Neighborhoods
    1. 0:00The Debate Over Group Housing in LA Neighborhoods
    2. 17:34Remembering Nixon on His 100th BirthdayYou’re reading this
    3. 27:03Will the Newtown Massacre be the “Tipping Point” for Gun Control?
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