The Checkers speech

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:language
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henry_Nixon
gptkbp:audience American public
gptkbp:broadcasts National television
gptkbp:context Vice Presidential campaign
gptkbp:date September 23, 1952
gptkbp:delivers gptkb:Henry_Nixon
gptkbp:election_year gptkb:1952
gptkbp:famous_quote “ I should say that I have been accused of being a crook.”
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Post-World_War_II_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Checkers speech
gptkbp:impact Increased Nixon's popularity
gptkbp:legacy Considered a pivotal moment in political communication.
gptkbp:length Approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:medium gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:notable_products gptkb:Checkers_the_dog
gptkbp:outcome Nixon remained on the Republican ticket
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Republican_Party
gptkbp:significance Defended Nixon against accusations of corruption
gptkbp:style Emotional appeal
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Mixed reactions from the public