Why do tensions lessen between the US & Communist World? Cold War Thaws Why do tensions lessen between the US & Communist World?
I. Nixon Visits China A. Early 70s: President Richard Nixon (1969-1974) begins a policy called détente (lessen tensions with Communist world) 1. 1972: Nixon travels to People’s Republic of China 2. Nixon formally recognizes the PRC, UN admits PRC II. Nixon in Soviet Union A. Nixon goes to Moscow B. Nixon & Brezhnev sign a nuclear reduction agreement called SALT
III. Collapse of Détente A. 1979: Brezhnev signs SALT II treaty with President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) B. 1981: staunch anti-communist Ronald Reagan (1981-1989) becomes president 1. Reagan calls Soviet Union an “Evil Empire” 2. Abandons detente, starts a new arms race and aid to those who fight communism
1. Identify objects, words & symbols 2. Identify actions. 3. What point is the cartoonist making about détente?