How did Richard Nixon benefit from his televised 1952 "Checkers speech" after he was accused of having a secret fund financed by California businessmen?
A) He was elected governor of California.
B) He was able to save his place as the vice presidential candidate on the Republican ticket.
C) He became chairman of HUAC.
D) He was elected as president in the 1952 election.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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