What is the overall purpose of Nixon’s speech? CHOOSE TWO

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text title : From Richard Nixon’s “Checkers” Speech, September 23, 1952

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Asked by karim z #1168781 on 8/20/2021 3:53 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 8/21/2021 6:00 PM

Answered by Aslan on 8/21/2021 6:00 PM

I'm not a historian but I might consider:

b. To take a public stand against Communism and political corruption of the current administration

c. To defend against critics’ accusations of financial wrongdoings during his campaign

Answer 1

a. To introduce the press and the American public to the members of his family and explain their background

Answer 2

b. To take a public stand against Communism and political corruption of the current administration

Answer 3

c. To defend against critics’ accusations of financial wrongdoings during his campaign

Answer 4

d. To build his reputation among the American people as an honest, relatable politician