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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.

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What did Nixon believe were the results of Nixon's policies as spelled out in the 1969 Silent Majority?

Kerry, a leader of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War, protested Pres. Nixon's beliefs. Kerry wanted the troops out faster.


What group was the silent majority in the Vietnam war?

The "silent majority" were a group of American people that were supposed to support the USA in the Vietnam War, as compared to a large amount of vocal demonstrators that were protesting the war. After many years of fighting in Vietnam and seeing no end in sight, the vast majority of Americans wanted it to end, and for the the USA to leave the quagmire. Which they did in 1973, and South Vietnam fell to the communists in 1975.


What group did President Richard Nixon appeal to in response to the growing antiwar movement of the Vietnam era?

President Richard Nixon appealed primarily to the "silent majority" in response to the growing antiwar movement during the Vietnam era. This group consisted of Americans who were not vocal in their opposition to the war and supported a more conservative agenda, including law and order and a strong military presence. Nixon sought to reassure this demographic that their views were valid and worthy of representation, contrasting them with the more visible antiwar protestors. His appeal aimed to unify this segment of the population as a counterbalance to the unrest and dissent surrounding the Vietnam War.


Who made the first telephone call to the moon?

Richard Nixon made the first phone call to the moon. The historical event took place in July 21, 1969. The call was made from Houston, TX.


Who was the president when the Watergate scandal was uncovered?

Richard M. Nixon was the President implictated in the Watergate Scandal.

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What did Nixon believe were the results of Nixon's policies as spelled out in the 1969 Silent Majority?

Kerry, a leader of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War, protested Pres. Nixon's beliefs. Kerry wanted the troops out faster.


During the 1968 presidential campaign for what group did Richard Nixon cast himself as the spokesperson?

During the 1968 presidential campaign, Richard Nixon cast himself as the spokesperson for the silent majority. Nixon defeated Hubert Humphrey in the election.


Who were the members of the silent majority?

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.