Nixionian America Flashcards
What two major forces shaped the 1968 presidential election?
Th counterculture movement & Vietnam War.
What happened to the Dixiecrat party in 1948?
It disbanded.
When did Nixon visit China and who did he meet?.
1972 / Met with Mao Zedong / 1st U.S. president to visit China.
Which U.S. president was the only one to face an entire opposing Congress?
Richard Nixon.
What did the Nixon Doctrine (1969) state about war?
The U.S. would support allies, but not fight their wars—Nixon was not a fan of direct U.S. involvement.
What was the name of the easing of Cold War tensions during Nixon’s time?
Détente
What was Nixon’s goal with China and Russia at the end of the 1960s?
To break up the Communist block and reduce Cold War tensions.
How did Nixon view the media?
He didn’t trust them and restricted print media access. / Specifically newspapers
What was “Ping Pong Diplomacy”?
A series of table tennis matches that opened diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.
How did Nixon engage with the USSR?
Through direct diplomacy, cultural exchanges, and arms control agreements like SALT.
What does SALT stand for and what did it regulate?
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks; it limited missile payloads and personnel.
What was Nixon’s stance on drug use?
He declared a War on Drugs, believing drug users were threats to national stability.
What happened in Chile during Nixon’s presidency?
The U.S. supported a coup in 1970, replacing a president with dictator Pinochet.
What unusual meeting occurred during Nixon’s presidency?
Nixon met with Elvis Presley.
Who did Nixon run against in the 1972 election?
George McGovern.
