the changing political environment 1968-80 Flashcards
1
Q
what was Richard Nixons personality like
A
didn’t relate well
people didn’t like him
wasn’t a charismatic leader
rarely attempted idealistic or optimistic leadership
2
Q
how had Nixon won the election
A
in 1946 he suggested that his opponent had communist sympathies and replayed on peoples fears in order to win.
he even attempted that he lied later on
3
Q
what did Nixon believe about his election with Kennedy
A
that he won but they stole it from them
4
Q
what was Nixons leadership like
A
moderate and pragmatic like Eisenhowers
promoted affirmitive action
