In the early 1970's, Nixon decided to visit K-State (prompting KU to dub us "Nixon's favorite High School"
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Anyway, for a couple of weeks before the visit, the campus was crawling with Secret Service. In order to blend in with the college crowd, they were apparently allowed to take off their jackets. So, yeah, a bunch of older men, with short hair, wearing white shirts and ties blended well with a bunch of younger, long-haired kids in tie-died t-shirts.
My buddy recorded his speech, and also picked up my running commentary (not complementary). The Republican Students brought in signs, which were strictly forbidden.
That's the only time I've been in the same room with a president.
Nixon and I have since settled our differences.
