What President Nixon do in 1972?

Answer 1

Term: January 20, 1969 - August 9, 1974

Political Party: Republican

Vice-President: Spiro Agnew (1969-1973), vacant (October-December 1973), Gerald Ford (1973-1974)

Major Domestic Policy: During Nixon's presidency on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Colonel Edwin Aldrin, Jr. were the first to walk on the moon. American's hesitated whether the Apollo program was helpful towards our country, but their hesitation dissipated as their patriotism increased. Also occurring during Nixon's presidency was the creation of the 26th Amendment which was proposed on March 20, 1971when American's stated that if an 18 year old can fight in the Vietnam war, then they should have the right to vote. The amendment was then ratified on June 30th and allowed for people from 18 years old to 21 to vote. Another amendment that was for "equal protection of all laws" under the 14th Amendment was also proposed, but failed when not all states supported it. Nixon also had issues of inflation during his presidency. He then got government control in order to decrease the inflation. Federal employees did not receive their pay raises until later, the gold standard was abolished which allowed for the dollar to rise and fall in the economy. The New Economic Policy was very successful and lasted up to 90 days. Congress then realized that passing a phase two was necessary in order to lower of rate of inflation by 2/3% in a year. Resulting from the Yom Kippur war, the countries that we received oil from cut off our supply due to the fact that we supported Israel, causing the United States to have an energy crisis. Gas stations began running out of gas and Congress came into a panic. The construction of the pipeline from Alaska was then devised, which linked the United States to the port of Valdez. The Watergate Scandal also occurred during Nixon's Presidency, and eventually led to his resignation. Once Nixon had tried to cover up burglars that were trying to get into the Democratic Headquarters, Nixon tried to cover it up in order to keep his administration looking good because these burglars had connections to him.

Major Foreign Policy: Nixon's plan was to train the southern Vietnamese known as Vietnamization, which would allow for the United States to withdrawal all of its troops. The number of troops present in Vietnam dropped from 549,000 during Johnson's presidency to 70,000 in April 1971 demonstrating that the plan was a success. There was still fighting occurring in Vietnam, but Nixon still kept to his word saying that by August 1972, all troops would be withdrawn from Vietnam. The peace agreement was then signed in January 1973 and all troops left North Vietnam by March 1973. North Vietnam took over South Vietnam turning them into a Communist government two years later. Nixon also created a better relationship with China when he lowered the restrictions on the immigration of Communist Chinese into the United States. Nixon had a formal talk with China, and ended 22 years of aggression between the United States and China. He stated "The primary goal of this trip was to reestablish communication with the People's Republic of China. We achieved this goal." Once he was done speaking with China, Nixon went to a conference with the USSR. The conference was focused at the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, and ended with both the United States and the USSR agreeing to limit the amount of missiles. This was a breakthrough that showed the nations were now at peace, and had a lower chance at starting a nuclear war.

Major Supreme Court Decisions:

• Roe vs. Wade (1973)-Held that the Texas law violated woman's rights under her due process rights when it stated a women could not get an abortion.

• U.S. vs. Richard Nixon (1974)-Held that the Supreme Court makes the final decision when determining constitutional issues, and not even the President can use his power over them.

Intellectual and Social Development:

• Nixon visited China in 1972 and in 1972 the SALT initiates. In 1973 the Paris Peace Accords was established.

• The Watergate scandal occurred, causing Nixon to resign in 1974.

• The Arab oil embargo occurred from 1973 to 1974 and a dramatic increase in inflation took place.

• The Televangelists mobilized evangelical Protestants.

• There was a rise in consumer and environmental protection movements.

• There was a gas shortage as gas stations began running out of gas.

Nixon's Legacy: Nixon's time in office is viewed as a crucial importance towards the development of the United States military, diplomatic, and political. He was known for being liberal, moderate, or conservative. He will always be remembered for his achievements in the controlling of nuclear weapons with the Soviet Union. . Despite the Watergate Scandal, Nixon's term was significant towards American History.

Answer 2

Richard Nixon had a very controversial presidency. On the positive side, he opened up relations with The People's Republic of China. On the negative side, he initiated clandestine operations in Cambodia, and initiated a break-in at the National Democratic Headquarters, an act that that eventually led to his resignation.

Answer 3

President Nixon accomplised ending the Vietnam War.

Answer 4

By 16 August 1974, President Nixon had already resigned office, as of a week earlier.

Answer 5

Nixon ran re-election in 1972 and won another term.

Answer 6

Easily won reelection in 1972. APEX

Answer 7

Easily won reelection in 1972. (APEX)

Answer 8

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Answer 9

all the answer are correct