Johnny Cash's White House visit had an unexpected twist when he defied President Nixon's intentions to solidify his country music base, instead using the opportunity to subvert expectations and surprise everyone.
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Johnny Cash's 1970 White House performance was a bold statement, as he played songs critiquing the administration's policies, including his hit single "What'd I Say", a commentary on social and racial injustice.