Which of the following was not one of the reasons that the Republicans were victorious in the 1952 election?
A) Americans were tired of the stalemate in Korea.
B) Wage-and-price freezes had angered many Americans.
C) Truman's approval rating was 23 percent, the lowest ever recorded, tarnishing the Democratic party's chances.
D) Eisenhower's military stature and infectious smile won him many admirers.
E) Americans were comforted by the soothing moderation of Eisenhower's running mate, Richard Nixon.

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Richard Nixon was not known for his "soothing moderation" during the 1952 campaign. Instead, his reputation was built on his anti-communist stance and aggressive political tactics, notably demonstrated in his "Checkers Speech," which saved his spot on the ticket by appealing to public sentiment rather than offering "soothing moderation."

Which of the Following Was Not One of the Reasons