Team D Shine Lin May Htun 4/21/14

Era of “Détente” Nixon-Ford-Kissinger policy that enforced a relaxed relationship b/t the Soviet Union ABM Treaty and SALT talks Summit I and II Three year grain agreement

Success or Failure? FAILURE SUCCESS ABM Treaty/ SALT was imposed Trades b/t USSR was established FAILURE MIRV was enforced after “détente”, showing signs of mistrust

The Anti-War Movement Americans split into “Hawks and Dove” Silent Majority- Nixon’s interpretation of Americans supporting the war Vietnam War embarrassed U.S (socially and economically) Kent State was an event in which students physically opposed the war and were punished with violence

American Counterculture As the 1960s edged its way through, it and the Vietnam war brought a new cultural form in existence. Interpretations of the American dream changed Vietnam War served as the catalyst for the counterculture movement where young people openly questioned the status quo Most of this counterculture fought for things already present such as poverty, racial problems, and nonviolent protests.