Richard Nixon made a campaign stop at Saint Peter's just before the 1968 election. Sponsored by the Young Republicans, the rally was held in Dinneen Auditorium, and like most political rallies, this one drew its share of protestors, but far more supporter than detractors wanted to hear Nixon speak. Tickets had to be issued, and to accommodate the overflow crowd Nixon's speech was piped into the college cafeteria. (Guest Speaker Collection)