April 6th, 1968-
The following is a live NBC broadcast of Vice President Nixon's rally in Yorba Linda
NIXON: As we continue to oppose the Soviet menace abroad, we must always remember to stand up for our allies and for peace and security across the world. For millennia, the Jews have been persecuted for their beliefs, and in World War II, America fought to liberate the world from the horrors of Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, and the Empire of Japan. This is why we must support the people of Israel in their quest to create a homeland for themselves and their posterity, safe from violence, safe from being killed because of their beliefs, safe from-
UNKNOWN: DEATH TO AMERICA! DEATH TO ISRAEL! LONG LIVE PALESTINE!
A series of loud popping noises, followed by screams
REPORTER: This just in, Vice President Nixon has been shot! I repeat, Vice President Nixon has been shot!