Silent Majority
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
During the 1968 presidential campaign, Richard Nixon cast himself as the spokesperson for the silent majority. Nixon defeated Hubert Humphrey in the election.
Richard Nixon is the 37th President of the United States. He referred to the Americans who did not express their opinions publicly against the Vietnam War, as the great silent majority.
Silent Majority
Silent Majority
Nixon himself was not called the silent majority he was calling the average non protesting american the silent majority.
He believed there were more people in America who agreed with him than didn't agree with him.
Richard Nixon's "silent majority" speech, delivered on November 3, 1969, aimed to rally support from Americans who were not actively protesting the Vietnam War but were nonetheless affected by it. Nixon sought to give a voice to this demographic, appealing to their desire for law and order and a stable society amidst the tumult of the 1960s. By framing the "silent majority" as patriotic and supportive of his policies, he positioned himself as their advocate against the vocal minority of anti-war protesters and civil rights activists. This speech became a pivotal moment in Nixon's presidency, reinforcing his political strategy and resonating with many Americans who felt overlooked.
The Silent Majority was a term used by President Nixon to describe the moderate Americans who did not participate in public protests during the 1960s and 1970s. It referred to those who supported traditional values and government policies but did not actively voice their opinions.
Silent Majority
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
President Nixon appealed to a silent majority in the face of anti-war protests across America.
Richard Nixon