THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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affirmative action
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shuttle diplomacy
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New Federalism
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deficit spending
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Detailed explanation-1: -The US foreign policy during the presidency of Richard Nixon (1969–1974) focused on reducing the dangers of the Cold War among the Soviet Union and China. President Richard Nixon’s policy sought on détente with both nations, which were hostile to the U.S. and to each other.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nixon’s foreign policy achievements were particularly important because they helped him get reelected, eased tension with the Soviets and China, and helped put an end to U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Nixon’s policy of détente helped solve the country’s major foreign policy problems.
Detailed explanation-3: -During the Vietnam War, the Nixon Doctrine was created. It stated that the United States would honor its exisiting defense commitments, but in the future other countries would have to fight their own wars without support of American troops.