THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Endangered Species Act
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Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
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New Deal
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Detailed explanation-1: -The years spanning 1970-1980, known as the environmental decade, began with the passing of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) signed by Richard Nixon on January 1, 1970. NEPA created the Council on Environmental Quality, which oversaw the environmental impact of federal actions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Five months earlier, in July 1970, President Nixon had signed Reorganization Plan No. 3 calling for the establishment of EPA in July 1970. Two days after his confirmation, on December 4, Ruckelshaus took the oath of office and the initial organization of the agency was drawn up in EPA Order 1110.2.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although Nixon expressed personal disgust with environmentalists in private, he also recognized that Americans’ interest in the environment was not a passing fad. Nixon used his presidency to champion sweeping legislation to protect America’s air, water and animals.
Detailed explanation-4: -Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)