Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, a news trade organization increasing the ranks, retention and profile of reporters and editors of color. On August 9, 1974, facing likely impeachment for his role in covering up the scandal, Nixon. Nixon that were revealed following the arrest of five burglars at Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in the Watergate office-apartment-hotel complex in Washington, D.C., on June 17, 1972. Ron joined the AP in 2019 after nearly 14 years at The New York Times. Watergate scandal, interlocking political scandals of the administration of U.S. He’s created a terrific culture of camaraderie and collaboration on the investigative team, and in 2021, he received the News Leader of the Year award from the News Leaders Association. Those of you who have had the opportunity to work with Ron know that he also cares deeply about the people behind our journalism. The latter will be an extension of the work Ron has long done to help generate new sources of funding for AP journalism and create more external opportunities to expand our reach and promote our brand. In his new role, Ron will expand his portfolio to include AP’s enterprise team and our work in News on grants and partnerships. He’s been a champion for innovation and digital storytelling, including helping AP branch into more visual investigations and sophisticated presentation work. Ron has most recently led AP’s global investigations team, spearheading numerous award winning projects, including the investigation into abuses in the palm oil industry that was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020. The Need for Leadership: An Address in Greensboro, NC, by Vice President Richard Nixon. Nixon at 200th Birthday Celebration of Cumberland County, Portland, ME. Press Conference of Vice President Richard M. Ron Nixon is Vice President, News and Head of Investigations, Enterprise, Partnerships and Grants at the Associated Press. Ron is one of our most innovative, competitive and compassionate news leaders and I’m so pleased that more journalists at AP will get the opportunity to work with him as he takes on his new position. Press Conference of Vice President Nixon, International Airport, Seattle, WA. In September 1974, Ford pardoned Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office, explaining that he wanted to end the national divisions created by the Watergate scandal.I’m thrilled to announce that Ron Nixon has been promoted to a new leadership role: Vice President for News, investigative, enterprise and grants and partnerships. In a political scandal independent of the Nixon administration’s wrongdoings in the Watergate affair, Agnew had been forced to resign in disgrace after he was charged with income tax evasion and political corruption. After taking the oath of office, President Ford spoke to the nation in a television address, declaring, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.”įord, the first president who came to the office through appointment rather than election, had replaced Spiro Agnew as vice president only eight months before. Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States in the East Room of the White House. The helicopter door was then closed, and the Nixon family began their journey home to San Clemente, California. Before departing with his family in a helicopter from the White House lawn, he smiled farewell and enigmatically raised his arms in a victory or peace salute. Press Club luncheon and fielded their questions one week after his goodwill.
Nixon officially ends his term as the 37th president of the United States at noon on August 9, 1974. Title: Vice President Richard Nixon talking to reporters Name on Item: Gene Dixon Date: J Format: Photographs Genre: Film negatives Portrait. Nixon (1913-1994) spoke to reporters at a National. In accordance with his statement of resignation the previous evening, Richard M.
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