Chapter 17 The Presidential election of 1968 and the reasons for Nixons victory Flashcards
What did Nixon say after his defeat in the 1960 election?
Nixon declared in a press conference ‘ You don’t have Nixon to kick around anymore, because gentlemen this is my last press conference’
What did the 1964 year seemed to end
In 1964 it seemed to be an end to conservatism and there was a nationwide endorsement of liberal and domestic policies traced back through JFK and LBJ
What was Ronald Reagan’s speech that developed his political platform
‘A Time for Choosing’ televised speech raised 1 million for the Goldwater campaign.
Reagans inexperience?
had never held public office and had to run for governor of California in 1966 November 8 before he could be seen as a credible presidential candidate
What did LBJ refer to Nixon as?
‘chronic campaigner’
Why did Republicans have more support?
public dissatisfaction of Vietnam, Nixon had a new image of loyalty
Quagmire theory
Quagmire theory holds that the US government got involved in Vietnam little by little, one step at a time. Eventually, the country was mired in the conflict and couldn’t get out.
When was Robert Kennedy assassinated?
Kennedy won the California primaries but on the same night June 6 1968 he was shot by a 24 year old Palestinian
When was MLK assassinated?
April 4th 1968
The Plot against Johnson?
1967 Allard Lowenstein a delegate in the Democratic National Convention began a campaign to ‘Dump Johnson’
