On November 7, 1972, incumbent President Richard Nixon was re-elected in a landslide victory over Democratic Senator George McGovern, carrying 49 out of 50 states. ?Wikipedia

Despite Nixon’s overwhelming success nationwide, African American voters predominantly supported McGovern. Historically, since the mid-1960s, Black voters have shown strong allegiance to the Democratic Party, largely due to its support for civil rights legislation. ?The Guardian

In the 1972 election, voter turnout among African Americans was notable. Approximately 65.5% of the Black voting-age population registered to vote, and 52.1% cast their ballots. ?U.S. Election Assistance Commission

While Nixon’s victory was decisive, the substantial support for McGovern within the African American community highlighted the ongoing political realignment and the community’s commitment to advocating for civil rights and social justice through the electoral process.