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Nixon's wisdom and determination.
1974 he ended the Vietnam war. Opened China to trade.
His trip to China, which led to official recognition of that country.
no president had visited there since the communist government took power
It was part of Nixon's policy of detente, which was the easing of tensions between the United States and the communist nations in the world (namely China and Soviet Russia). His visit was intended to reopen relations with China and promote a less aggressive, less hostile environment.
detente
Nixon made his historic trip to China in February,1972.
Continuing to pursue detente
He referred to Communist China by its official name. :D
Richard Nixon was president from 1969-1974, therefore beginning detente with the Soviet Union (USSR) and China. Detente lasted from 1972-1979, ending when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Detente was marked by SALT I and II (Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty) and space cooperation.
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Richard Nixon