On this day in history: September 23, Nixon delivers heartfelt ‘Checkers’ speech
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, with 99 days left in the year. On this day in history, in 1952, Senator Richard Nixon defended himself against campaign fundraising allegations in the “Checkers” speech. In 1780, British spy John Andre was captured, revealing Benedict Arnold’s plot. The Lewis and Clark expedition returned to St. Louis in 1806. In 1955, two white men were acquitted of killing Emmett Till. In 2018, Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship. In 2022, Roger Federer played his last professional match. Birthdays today include Julio Iglesias, Bruce Springsteen, and Anthony Mackie.
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