Richard Nixon 1972 presidential campaign

On August 23, he secured the nomination of the Republican Party at its convention in Miami Beach, Florida.

McGovern only carried Massachusetts and the District of Columbia, receiving 37.5 percent and 17 electoral votes.

Nixon's reelection was confirmed by the Electoral College on December 18 and certified by the Joint session of Congress of January 6, 1973.

In August, Nixon accepted his party's nomination at the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida.

Nixon had received endorsements from: Cabinet Members Senators Former Representatives Governors Former Governors TV and Radio Personalites Actors and Actresses Comedians Singers Musicians Basketball Players Football Players Motorsports

Nixon–Agnew campaign logo.
Nixon–Agnew campaign logo.
Nixon '72 poster, with text: "The Nation needs coolness more than clarion calls ; intelligence more than charisma ; a sense of history more than a sense of histrionics ."
Nixon '72 memorabilia at the Nixon Presidential Library
President Nixon and Vice President Agnew at the Republican National Convention.