THE 1970S 1969 1979
FOREIGN POLICIES OF PRESIDENT NIXON
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He had an affair with an intern
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He pulled troops out of Vietnam in 1973
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He opened relations with China and the Soviet Union
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He led a criminal conspiracy from the White House, which mislead the nation
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Nation was painfully divided, with turbulence in the cities and war overseas. During his Presidency, Nixon succeeded in ending American fighting in Viet Nam and improving relations with the U.S.S.R. and China. But the Watergate scandal brought fresh divisions to the country and ultimately led to his resignation.
Detailed explanation-2: -During nearly 20 years of retirement, Nixon wrote his memoirs and nine other books. He undertook many foreign trips, rehabilitating his image into that of an elder statesman and leading expert on foreign affairs. He suffered a debilitating stroke on April 18, 1994, and died four days later at the age of 81.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the early morning hours of June 17, 1972, a night guard at a D.C. hotel and office complex was making his rounds when he noticed a suspiciously taped-open exit door. He quickly alerted authorities, setting off a series of events that would forever change the nation.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon from 1972 to 1974 that led to Nixon’s resignation.