1. Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon

2. Nixon Graphic Organizer
As we take notes, you will:
Place the events on the graph in correct chronological order.
Determine to what degree each event represents a high or low point in the Nixon presidency.

3. Example: Nixon Inauguration Oil crisis Family Assistance Plan
Refused to release White House Tapes

4. 1969
January – Nixon is inaugurated after a close election. He won just 40% of the popular vote
July – Nixon Doctrine: the U.S. would still protect
countries against
communist aggression,
but would require
those countries to
contribute more help
(détente).
Vietnamization

5. 1972 February – President Nixon visits China (détente)
Restored diplomatic relations with China
Was a turning point
May – Nixon signs the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (détente)
Peace did not last long
November – Nixon is re-elected for a second term

6. Watergate
Sections 2-6

7. 1973 March – all US troop withdrawn from Vietnam
July – Nixon invokes executive privilege and refused to release the White House Tapes
October – Middle Eastern countries place an oil embargo on the U.S., which leads to an energy crises

8. 1974
July – United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that Nixon must release the tapes. In this decision the Supreme Court overruled government statutes on confidentiality.
August – Nixon resigns the presidency in order to avoid facing a trial and almost certain impeachment

9. Design an epitaph for Richard M
Design an epitaph for Richard M. Nixon An epitaph is something engraved on the tombstone of an individual.
Must include:
his name
highlight his accomplishments and controversies (such as Skillful Diplomat or Disgraced President)
a short poem that alludes or refers to one event that led to Nixon’s rise to power and one event that led to his fall from power
Rise:
Nixon Doctrine
SALT
Visiting China
Vietnamization
Fall:
Watergate
Nixon vs. US
OPEC