Nixon, Ford, Carter & Reagan Presidencies May 19, 2014 Note Packet “L”
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Transcript of Nixon, Ford, Carter & Reagan Presidencies May 19, 2014 Note Packet “L”
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Nixon, Ford, Carter & Reagan Presidencies
May 19, 2014 Note Packet “L”
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Nixon Doctrine No more direct US military protection in Asia
Relationship with China Nixon & Zedong agreed to normal diplomatic
relations Open to economic & cultural exchanges Reduced tensions
Nixon’s Foreign Policy
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Relationship with the Soviet Union Détente
“warm the cold war” & prevent open conflict
“Realpolitik” – decisions based on what US needed for strength & stability
Nixon’s Foreign Policy
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Relationship with the Soviet Union SALT (Strategic Arms Limitations Talks)
SALT agreement set limits on numbers of defensive missile sites & offensive missiles each nation would keep
Nixon’s Foreign Policy
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Gov’t response to environmental & consumer movements
New Federalism Reduce role of fed. gov’t, increase state gov’t Revenue sharing – fed gov’t gives some
income to states Slow inflation caused by Vietnam
Wage-price freeze
Nixon’s Domestic Policy
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Space Program Neil Armstrong
26th amendment Women’s rights movement
Nixon’s Domestic Policy
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What – illiegal break-in to wiretap phones in Democratic Party HQs
Where – Watergate Towers (apt. complex in DC)
When – July 17, 2972 Who – Committee to Reelect the President
(acting w/knowledge of high-level Nixon advisors)
Why – secure info to undermine Democratic Party
The Watergate Affair
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The Cover-Up Senate est. a committee to look into “illegal
activities” Nixon’s VP charged with tax evasion, Ford
becomes VP Senate uncovers tape recordings
between Nixon & aides Supreme Court demanded tapes Nixon
refused voting to impeach Nixon resigns
The Watergate Affair
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Significance of Watergate Showed the Constitution
works (system of checks & balances)
Decline in public trust of gov’t
The Watergate Affair
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Assisted in negotiations in Middle East Continued Détente policy
Ford’s Foreign Policy
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Nixon’s pardon Public questioned decision
Amnesty Plan Met criticism when offered amnesty to
thousands who avoided Vietnam draft
Ford’s Domestic Policy
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Inflation OPEC (Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries) placed embargo on US (supported Israel)
Gas & oil doubles
Ford’s Domestic Policy
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Helsinki Accords Promised to respect basic human rights,
withhold aid to nations in violation Camp David Accords
Peace treaty between Israel & Egypt mediated by Carter
Carter’s Foreign Policy
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Détente problems Détente ended when Soviet Union invaded
Afghanistan US cut off grain shipments to Soviets Boycotted Olympics
Hostage Crisis Islamic Rebels seized US embassy in Teheran
holding 50+ hostages
Carter’s Foreign Policy
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Stagflation Unproductivity of economy & inflation of
prices Energy problem
40% of oil imported, world’s leading energy consumer
Urged development of alternative fuel sources Corporate Bailouts
Corporations failing b/c of stagflation Huge loans given out
Carter’s Domestic Policy
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Environmental problems Stagflation prevented implementing
environment programs Nuclear Energy
Possible alternative to oil & coal Three Mile Island Accident
Shed light on hazards of nuclear power
Carter’s Domestic Policy
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Election of 1980 Republican candidate Reagan promised new
beginning Swept election
Carter’s Domestic Policy
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Adopted a tough stand towards communism Intervention in Central America
Continued support to countries in communist threat
Limited military intervention Failed peacekeeping attempts in Middle East Terrorism
Reagan’s First Term Foreign Policy
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“Reaganomics” supply – side economics
Tax breaks to businesses & wealthy Ones who will reinvest, encourage economic
growth Trickle – Down economics
Economic growth depends on increased amount of capital available to businesses
Reagan’s First Term Domestic Policy
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“Star Wars” National security depends on defense SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative) – massive
satellite shield to intercept & destroy Soviet missiles
Immigration reform Forbids employers form hiring illegal
immigrants (didn’t solve problem)
Reagan’s First Term Domestic Policy
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Reagan (P) & George H.W. Bush (VP) won 1st president since Eisenhower to serve 2 full
terms
Election of 1984
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Iran – Contra Affair Presidential aides sold weapons to Iran in
exchange for freeing hostages Money went to support anti-communist
reels in Nicaragua (contras) Presidential stance on ban on terrorism
bargaining, aid to contras
Reagan’s Second Term Foreign Policy
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Renewal of Détente Gorbachev criticism “Star Wars”, called for
renewal of détente Gorbachev’s glasnost & perestroika
Increased political freedom in Soviet Union, E Europe, some free enterprise to improve economic conditions
Arms Reductions Elimination of short range & medium range
land-based missiles
Reagan’s Second Term Foreign Policy
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End of the Cold War Reform & anticommunist movements in E
Europe Berlin Wall fell, Germany reunited Soviet Union broken up
Reagan’s Second Term Foreign Policy
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Continued terrorism Drug trade Ending apartheid in Africa
Reagan’s Second Term Foreign Policy
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Continued New Federalism Criticism of deficit spending (spend more
than you make) & tax cuts
Reagan’s Second Term Domestic Policy