Video: 'April RDTV Part One The 1968 Oregon Primary' (Apr. 24, 1968, at 10:25)

(Wednesday, April 24, 1968, evening PST; during the Republican Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Former Vice President Richard Nixon campaigned for the Oregon GOP presidential primary tonight at Gill Coliseum on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon, telling a crowd of about 10,000 that he opposes a South Vietnamese government that would include Communist representation. Continue reading Former VP Nixon campaigns in Corvallis, Oregon 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 24 1968) →

Video: 'April RDTV Part One The 1968 Oregon Primary' (Apr. 23, 1968, at 10:14)

(Tuesday, April 23, 1968; during the Republican Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Former Vice President Richard Nixon arrived in Portland, Oregon, tonight for two days of campaigning for the state’s May 28, 1968, GOP presidential primary. Continue reading Supporters greet Nixon at Portland, Oregon airport 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1968) →

Video: 'What Is The Teller Amendment'

(Wednesday, April 20, 1898, 11:24 a.m. local time) — The United States moved closer to war with Spain today as President William McKinley signed a joint Congressional resolution demanding Spanish withdrawal and authorizing the President to use military force to help Cuba gain independence. Continue reading President McKinley signs ultimatum to Spain 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 20 1898) →

Video: '45 85 Part 14' (Panama Canal at 1:10)

(Tuesday, April 18, 1978, roll call at 6:00 p.m. EST) — The U.S. Senate voted today to turn over the Panama Canal to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, moving to establish a new spirit of relations with Latin America and saving President Jimmy Carter from a grave political defeat. Continue reading Senate votes to give up Panama Canal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1978) →

Video: 'KEVU April Part 2 1968 Oregon Primary RDTV' (Apr. 17, 1968, at 14:19)

(Wednesday, April 17, 1968; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) — Senator Robert F.Kennedy campaigned today in the Eugene-Springfield area for the state’s May 28, 1968, Democratic presidential primary. Continue reading Robert Kennedy campaigns in Eugene, Oregon area 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1968) →

Video: 'April RDTV Part One The 1968 Oregon Primary' (Apr. 16, 1968, at 11:39)

(Tuesday, April 16, 1968, evening PST; during the Democratic Party presidential primaries, 1968) –Senator Robert F.Kennedy arrived in Eugene, Oregon, tonight to get an early start on campaigning for the state’s May 28, 1968, Democratic presidential primary. Continue reading Robert F. Kennedy arrives in Eugene, Oregon to campaign 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1968) →

Video: 'Pres Richard Nixon April 10, 1988'

(Saturday, April 9, 1988) — Former President Richard Nixon said today that his delay in the bombing and mining of North Vietnam was the biggest mistake of his presidency and that he and his aides had mishandled the Watergate crisis “beyond belief.” Continue reading Nixon says bombing delay his biggest regret 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 9 1988) →