IMPACT OF WATERGATE;NIXON Flashcards
What was the direct impact of Watergate on Nixon?
It ruined his political career,/ruined his political reputation/He was forced to resign
Did Nixon really resign for the good of the contry?
He had no choice impeachment was evident
How did Ford’s pardon actually damage Nixon’s reputation even more?
Without trial people were left to conclude he was guilty of planning and covering up the burglary
What did Nixon’s become to the public after the scandal?
“Tricky dicky”
Explain 1 reason why Watergate ruined Nixon’s achivemnets
Watergate became Nixon’s lasting reputation none of his other achievements mattered
Name 1 achievement of Nixon that was overlooked due to the scandal
His foreign policies which helped improved relations with CHINA and the SOVIET UNION
Name another achievement of Nixon overlooked by the scandal
Nixon’s enforcement of school segregation
Did Nixon’s reputation ever improve?
Yes, future presidents would ask him for advice
However what was Nixon’s final impression on the American people?
He frequently tops polls as the WORST/LEAST POPULAR president in AMERICAN HISTORY
Explain the effect that Nixon himself had on the American people/politics
The recordings revealed the private reality of US presidents for the first time.
The public were shocked by the language used by the president and how he VERBALLY ATTACKED minorities (Jews/Italians)
The recurring phrase “expletive deleted” on the transcripts integrated into American vernacular
