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Richard Nixon –(R) Elected in Sought Peace with honor in Vietnam. Brought détente to the Cold War. Henry Kissinger (most trusted)

Apollo 11 Achievement of JFK’s call to put a man on the moon. July 20, 1969 Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong land on the moon. Michael Collins stayed on Apollo 11

Realpolitik Policy used by Nixon and Kissinger in Foreign Affairs. Nations make decisions that protect their own power rather than according to morals.

Pentagon Papers Department of Defense Report leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg. Reported unethical practices by the govt. regarding Vietnam. Led to the formation of the plumbers.

Watergate Scandal Break in and Cover up resulting in the resignation of RMN. Illegal break-ins and wire taps were part of an effort to re- elect RMN in 1972.

Watergate Scandal Trial of burglars in All defendants plead guilty or were found guilty. Judge in the case did not believe the whole truth had come out.

Watergate Scandal RMN’s Whitehouse became involved in the scandal during the Senate investigation that followed the trial. Saturday Night Massacre: forced resignations

Spiro Agnew VP forced to resign because of charges of Tax evasion. Gerald Ford becomes VP. Pardons Nixon.

Jimmy Carter Democrat Gov. of Georgia Peanut Farmer WWII Vet- Naval Academy No National Experience Strong religious beliefs

Jimmy Carter Focused on –Human rights –Not persecuting the weak –Human Dignity –Unstable economy inherited –Dependence on foreign oil

Jimmy Carter Camp David Accords 1978 –Peace between Israel and Egypt. –Egypt would agree Israel had the right to exist. –Israel would give back Sinai.

Iranian Hostage Crisis November 4, Americans taken hostage for 444 days. Shah had been allowed into US for healthcare. Ayatollah Khomeini wanted the shah returned.

Iranian Hostage Crisis Rescue attempt botched. Secret negotiations returned the hostages the day after Carter left office. His biggest failure.

Ronald Reagan (R) Career began as an Actor. Former Gov. of California. Began political career as a Democrat. Strongly anti-communist

Ronald Reagan (R) Increased Military Spending. Cut taxes to stimulate the economy. Heated the Cold War up. SDI = Strategic Defense Initiative.