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Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon's presidency was characterized by an "imperial" style, marked by the expansion of presidential powers and a tight grip on information. Domestic issues included managing economic challenges such as inflation and the oil crisis, navigating civil rights, and implementing "New Federalism" for revenue sharing. Nixon's foreign policy, led by Henry Kissinger, involved realpolitik and détente, improving relations with China and the USSR. However, his tenure was shadowed by the Watergate scandal, revealing illegal activities, cover-ups, and ultimately, his resignation.

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Richard Nixon

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  1. Richard Nixon

  2. Presidential Style • “Imperial” Presidency • Expanding Presidential Powers • Ex. war, government spending, executive responsibilities • Impounds • Tight hold on information • Closed circle • John Mitchell • John Ehrlichman • H.R. Halderman

  3. Domestic Issues and Policies • The Economy • Inflation-- 1967 = 3%, 1973 = 9%, 1975 = 12% • Unemployment • Weak economic growth • Price and Wage Controls • Oil Crisis • Price controls • OPEC and the Oil Embargo • New Federalism • Revenue Sharing • Civil Rights • “middle course” • “Southern Strategy” • Supreme Court • Appoints 4 justices • Moon Landing Stagflation

  4. Nixon and Elvis

  5. Foreign Affairs • Henry Kissinger • Realpolitik – practical diplomacy • Détente – easing of tensions • Soviet/Chinese relations cool creating an opportunity for the US • “Secret Diplomacy” • Improved Relations with China • The Soviet Union and SALT I

  6. Watergate • Illegal Activities • IRS audits of “enemies” • Wiretaps for “national security” purposes • Burglaries • “Dirty tricks” - • The Plumbers • CRP (CREEP) • Bug DNC headquarters in the Watergate Building – “A third rate burglary” • 5 burglars caught with White House Connections • The Cover up • Hush money • Perjury • FBI vs. CIA • Washington Post and Watergate • “Saturday Night Massacre” • The Tapes • Resignation • Pardon

  7. Watergate • The Crime • Bug DNC headquarters at the Watergate Complex • The Coverup • Discouraging the FBI investigation • hush money • supporting perjury

  8. Watergate • Vice President Spiro Agnew

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