How did Richard Nixon benefit from his televised 1952 "Checkers speech" after he was accused of having a secret fund financed by California businessmen?
A) He was elected governor of California.
B) He was able to save his place as the vice presidential candidate on the Republican ticket.
C) He became chairman of HUAC.
D) He was elected as president in the 1952 election.

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The "Checkers speech" allowed Nixon to address the accusations directly to the American public, demonstrating his integrity and saving his position as Dwight D. Eisenhower's vice presidential running mate in the 1952 election.

How Did Richard Nixon Benefit from His Televised 1952 "Checkers