World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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Richard Nixon On The Trail, 1946

Richard Nixon used to be an attorney who operated in the state of California. This particular photo was taken in 1946 while he was campaigning to be president. At the time, it wasn’t that remarkable because Nixon was just one hope among many.

Richard Nixon On The Trail 1946

Richard Nixon On The Trail 1946

Its value jumped when he won the presidency, and the jumped again after Nixon’s exit from office. The Watergate scandal meant that any good footage was in high demand for print publishing.

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