1952 On May 8th, new york Governor Dewey hosted a dinner in the most luxurious waldorf to raise money for * * * and the party, and invited Nixon as the keynote speaker. Nixon ended his speech within the stipulated half-hour broadcast time, and won a full house applause without giving a speech. Dewey praised his good speech and asked him if he would be nominated as a vice presidential candidate.

1On July 7, 952, the Republican Party held its national congress in Chicago. Eisenhower was nominated for president, and Nixon was nominated for vice president. Eisenhower chose Nixon as his running mate because: first, Nixon enjoyed a conservative reputation as an anti-Crusader knight; Second, he represents a big western state and can balance the votes geographically.