Ep 393 - The Presidents (feat. Louis C.K.)
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
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Nixon's Farewell Speech
- Nixon's impromptu farewell speech to his White House staff after resigning was a powerful moment.
- Copiously crying, he encouraged young people not to be discouraged from public service.
- He defended his administration, claiming no one left richer.
- Reflecting on his parents' struggles and reading from Teddy Roosevelt's diary, he displayed vulnerability.
- He urged his staff not to hate their enemies and to avoid pettiness, offering a glimpse into his emotional state at the height of his downfall.
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