Ford and Carter Foreign Policy Dates Flashcards
When does Ford make the first trip to Japan?
1974
When is the Fall of Saigon?
Spring 1975
When does Ford sign a treaty with the Soviet Union limiting underground nuclear testing?
May 1976
When does Ford evacuate Americans from Lebanon?
June 1976
What happened with the American cargo ship, Mayaguez?
In 1975 Ford ordered US marines to retake the ship which had been seized by the new communist government in Cambodia. Despite the death of 40 Americans, Ford’s approval soared.
When/what were the Helsinki Accords?
1975 - recognised the existing boundaries of European countries established at end of WW2, a key demand of Soviet delegates who had initiated the discussions and wanted to confirm their position in Eastern Europe.
When was SEATO dissolved?
1977
When was CENTO dissolved?
1979
When did Brezhnev and Carter sign SALT II?
1979
When did Carter formally recognise the Chinese communist regime?
1979
What were the Camp David Accords?
1978 - Carter invited Israel’s Prime Minister and Egypt’s President and they reached a peace agreement. This was signed in 1979.
- Israel had to withdraw from the entire Sinai Peninsula.
- the US would monitor both sides
- they would recognise each other’s governments.
- Israel pledged to negotiate peace with Palestine.
What caused the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis?
Discontent with the Shah (who was seen as a puppet of the US0 was increasing and he was forced to flee to US where he stayed for cancer treatment. Khomeini took over who hated the US. Anger about the Shah’s stay led to the crisis.
How many Americans were kept hostage?
66
How did Carter’s first military attempt to save the hostages go?
Day 88 - A secret military incursion using eight helicopters, none ever reached Teheran. Khomeini claimed divine intervention and the hostages were split up around the country to prevent a second attempt.
How long were the hostages kept for?
444 days
