The Strange Case of Richard Nixon 1969 1973

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The Strange Case of Richard Nixon 1969 -1973

The Strange Case of Richard Nixon 1969 -1973

A Political Realignment n n Nixon introduces a “southern strategy” Sought to turn the

A Political Realignment n n Nixon introduces a “southern strategy” Sought to turn the south Republican Strong on defense Slow down school integration

The Race to the Moon n U. S. wins the space race when Apollo

The Race to the Moon n U. S. wins the space race when Apollo 11 lands on the moon on July 20, 1969 Neil Armstrong walks on moon “one small step for man one giant leap for mankind”

Court Ordered Busing n n Swann v. Charlotte. Mecklenburg (1971)- ordered busing to establish

Court Ordered Busing n n Swann v. Charlotte. Mecklenburg (1971)- ordered busing to establish a racial balance in schools Severe violence in the north (Boston)

First Term Domestic Accomplishments n n Nixon wanted to return power to the states

First Term Domestic Accomplishments n n Nixon wanted to return power to the states n Called the New Federalism Apollo Flights Strengthened Clean Air & Water laws Founded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Improving Relations with the Communist Powers n n Introduced a policy called Détente (Henry

Improving Relations with the Communist Powers n n Introduced a policy called Détente (Henry Kissinger) Established improved relations with the USSR and China Visited China in 1972 and reestablished relations SALT Treaty w/USSR limited numbers nuclear missiles

Reelection Nixon reelected in a massive landslide over George Mc. Govern in 1972 n

Reelection Nixon reelected in a massive landslide over George Mc. Govern in 1972 n 520 -17 n

Ending the War in Vietnam n n Henry Kissinger negotiates the Paris Peace Accords

Ending the War in Vietnam n n Henry Kissinger negotiates the Paris Peace Accords ending U. S involvement in the Vietnam War on Jan. 27, 1973 58, 000 U. S. deaths

Economic Worries n n U. S. hit by rising inflation in the 1970 s

Economic Worries n n U. S. hit by rising inflation in the 1970 s Nixon tried to limit with Wage & Price Controls (Economic Stabilization Act)

The Energy Crisis n n 1973 U. S. supports Israel in the Yom Kippur

The Energy Crisis n n 1973 U. S. supports Israel in the Yom Kippur War OPEC nations retaliate with oil embargo of the U. S. Shortages, gas lines, and rationing Prices rose by 400% ($. 25 - $1. 00)

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