Tag: President Richard Nixon
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How acupuncture can help your health
By Howard Chi, L.Ac. Acupuncture was first introduced to America in 1971 after President Richard Nixon visited China. James Reston was a New York Times journalist who suffered appendicitis during his trip with Nixon to China. Reston had a typical appendectomy, but the only difference was he did not receive anesthesia. Instead, Reston received a…
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Opinion: Aboard a 747 – The Night That Nixon Resigned
The captain’s announcement came over the PA as our Pan Am 747 taxied out on the runway at Boston’s Logan International Airport. It was Aug. 8, 1974, and we were bound for London with about 250 passengers aboard. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We wish to confirm that President Richard Nixon has…
