1. Nixon’s Silent Majority
How does conservative America react to 60s counter-culture?

2. The Conservative Response
Conservatives thought country was headed in the wrong direction, found a voice in President Richard Nixon
Both Nixon & FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover warned mainstream America of “revolutionary terrorism” that threatened America’s campuses
Nixon spoke of the “Silent Majority” that wanted to see an end to 60s counter-culture
This group helps propel Nixon to the White House in 1968
Group is made up of middle class suburbanites and southerners
Clip questions: 1)What message is Nixon giving the silent majority?
2)What message is Nixon sending to the protest movement?

3. Nixon and the South
Nixon calls for a middle ground between those who want instant integration and those who want segregation forever
Trying to gain support of Southern Democrats, Nixon begins slowing the integration process
Swan v. Mecklenburg- Supreme Court orders bussing of minority students into white areas (w/ deliberate speed)
Angry White parent urge Nixon a halt to bussing, he cant