45 Years Ago Nixon Suspended the Gold Standard; Now Trump Wants it Back Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email August 1968: Richard Nixon gives the 'V' for victory sign after receiving the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention, Miami, Florida. ( Washington Bureau/Getty Images ) Produced by Julia Press and Ellen Frankman Produced by PRI and WNYC