1. The Nixon Administration
AIM: How should President Nixon be judged by historians?

2. I. Foreign Affairs
Détente: easing of cold war tensions between the Super powers
1. Henry Kissenger
Secretary of State who influenced foreign policy
2. “REALPOLITIK” – all decisions based on what U.S. needs

3. B. China Opened normal diplomatic relations
Lifted travel restrictions etc.

4. C. U.S.S.R. 1. Nixon visits Moscow in 1973
2. S.A.L.T. : Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

5. D. Vietnam War
Vietnamization
Bombs Cambodia

6. II. Domestic Affairs “Southern Strategy”
1. Wooed southern voters to the Republican Party by exploiting civil rights issues

7. Busing – enforced integration
Swan v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (1971)
a. Sup. Ct. rules in favor of busing

8. New Federalism Give states more control over state aid.
Scale back New Deal and Great Society Programs.

9. C. Civil Liberties Challenges Women’s Rights
Vetoed bill for federal funds for day care centers
Pro Life
2. Reluctantly supported 26th amendment

10. Appoints Chief Justice Rehnquist
a. Ushered in “strict constructionist” period of the court

11. D. Environment
1. Environmental Protection Agency- EPA

13. Downfall of a President A. Watergate
1972 Presidential Election b/w Nixon and George McGovern
What Happened?
Where?
By Who?
Why?

14. B. The Cover Up The Washington Post: Senate Investigation
Resignation of VP Spiro Agnew:
The Tapes

15. C. United States v. Richard Nixon
Issue: President refuses to turn over tapes claiming EXECUTIVE PRIVELIGE
Decision: No executive privilege
Impact: House begins voting on articles of impeachment

18. D. The Pardon Gerald Ford becomes President
“End our long national nightmare”

19. E. Significance of Watergate
Checks and Balances?
Loss of Respect towards Government

20. 3. Government Reforms Ethics in Government Act-financial disclosures
Freedom of Information Act
FEC Federal Election Commission – regulate campaign finance