Charles Rebozo

Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo (November 17,1912-May 8,1998) was a Florida banker who gained fame for being a close friend and confidant of President Richard Nixon.

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November 17 - 1912 - May 8 - 1998 - Florida - Richard Nixon

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The son of Cuban immigrants, Rebozo owned several businesses in Florida before starting his own bank in Key Biscayne in 1964.

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Key Biscayne - 1964

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Rebozo first met then Representative Richard Nixon in 1950 through Florida Representative George Smathers. Smathers had recommended Key Biscayne as a vacation destination to Nixon. While Nixon was vacationing in Key Biscayne, Smathers had Rebozo take Nixon deep sea fishing. Rebozo and Nixon then started a friendship that lasted 44 years.

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1950 - George Smathers

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Always a staunch supporter of Nixon, Rebozo became involved in the Watergate crisis when he was investigated by a congressional committee for accepting a $100,000 cash contribution on behalf of the Nixon campaign from industrialist Howard Hughes

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Watergate - Howard Hughes

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