Trivia: Richard Nixon’s famous “Checkers” speech was named after what?
His favorite game
The family dog
His tie pattern
His wife’s nickname
The correct answer is The family dog
So why is this answer correct? : Richard Nixon was a skilled speaker who climbed the political ladder in part due to his rhetorical abilities. His 1952 “Checkers” speech during the run-up to his election as President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s VP helped swing public sentiment to the Republicans, and is considered an early example of the power of televised political speeches to reach an audience.