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The "silent majority" refers to a demographic of Americans, often associated with President Richard Nixon's era, who were perceived as being quiet and not actively participating in protests or vocal political movements. This group was believed to support traditional values and the status quo, contrasting with the more vocal counterculture movements of the 1960s and early 1970s. Nixon utilized the concept to rally support for his policies, particularly regarding Law and Order and the Vietnam War, claiming that the silent majority favored his administration's approach. Their role was significant in shaping political discourse and influencing election outcomes during a time of social upheaval.
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What majority did Richard Nixon say elected him?
Silent Majority
This man won the presidency by appealing to the ''silent majority in the us during the 1960s?
Richard Nixon
In 1968 the candidate who claimed to speak for the silent majority and middle America was?
Richard Nixon
Which candidates would most likely receive the vote of a member of the silent majority in the 1968 election?
Richard Nixon
What is the senat's role in the appointment process?
The majority of senators present and vote for confirmation.
Middle class courted by Nixon?
Silent Majority
When was Silent Majority - comics - created?
Silent Majority - comics - was created in 1984.
What role does the US play in Romania?
Generally this role is considered negative by the majority of Romanians.
What majority did Richard Nixon say elected him?
Silent Majority
Who made up the silent majority of Americas that president Richard Nixon claimed to represent?
Nixon himself was not called the silent majority he was calling the average non protesting american the silent majority.
In his 1968 election campaign Richard Nixon appealed to the a Moral majority b New Left C new feminists D silent majority?
Silent Majority
Who were the Silent Majority?
Middle class.
What role did the silent majority play in the presidential election of 1972?
if he hasn't figured out he's a human by now, i don't think he ever will ~elf so to answer your question, there's two real answers one: if nixon didn't appeal to the silent majority in his silent majority speech of 1969, he never would have gotten re-elected. he knew that while protesting groups were against the vietnam war, the majority that were not as concerned with the hippie culture and politics etc, backed up his logic for stopping communism and allowing the war to continue. two: nixon's "silent majority" was a political slogan used to get people to think that the majority of american's were on his side. he made it sound as though there was a great majority of people who backed him up while in reality, most americans were looking for peace and a way out of the war, as they were when johnson was president. the "silent majority" had no influence in the election of 1972-- the only reason he was able to win was because in the midst of a war the people did not want to risk a shift in power.
What groups composed the silent majority?
the Latinos
What are the release dates for The Silent Majority - 1987?
The Silent Majority - 1987 was released on: USA: 18 June 1987 (Chicago International Film Festival)
What actors and actresses appeared in The Silent Majority - 1987?
The cast of The Silent Majority - 1987 includes: Julio Cavalero Eduardo Gasca April Sopkin Farzin Yazdanfar
What Does not accurately describe a member of the silent majority?
A member of the silent majority does not actively participate in public discourse or demonstrate vocal opposition to prevailing societal views or policies.
