THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True or False. Nixon is considered America’s first “green” President.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nixon’s primary focus while in office was on foreign affairs. He focused on détente with the People’s Republic of China and the Soviet Union, easing Cold War tensions with both countries.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nixon ended American involvement in Vietnam combat in 1973 and the military draft with it that same year. His visit to China in 1972 eventually led to diplomatic relations between the two nations, and he also then concluded the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union.
Detailed explanation-3: -Richard Nixon also became the first non-incumbent vice president to be elected president, a feat that was not repeated until 2020, when Joe Biden was elected president.
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