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- ↑ "Netflix's new documentary, "ReMastered: Tricky Dick & the Man in Black," refers to President Richard M. Nixon and Johnny Cash, respectively. - Netflix Review". Hollywood In Toto. July 10, 2019.
- ↑ "ReMastered: Tricky Dick & the Man in Black Netflix – Review". Interpret Me. July 10, 2019.
- ↑ "Johnny Cash Performs At The White House For President Nixon And Guests". Johnny Cash. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
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- ↑ "'ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man In Black' Rehashes '60s Tumult With Echoes Of Today". Decider. July 10, 2019.
