Richard Nixon's America

Flashcards about Richard Nixon's presidency, covering foreign policy, domestic issues, Watergate scandal, and the aftermath of his resignation.

What was Nixon's approach to العلاقات with China and the Soviet Union?

He pursued détente, seeking to ease tensions between China and the Soviet Union to provide diplomatic flexibility for the U.S.

What were the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) initiated by Nixon?

Talks with the Soviet Union aimed at limiting strategic arms, but they did not address the number of warheads per missile.

What were the Pentagon Papers?

A top-secret history of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, leaked by Daniel Ellsberg.

What actions did Nixon take in response to the leaking of the Pentagon Papers?

He attempted to stop publication through court injunctions and initiated secret intelligence operations to prevent further leaks.

What was CREEP, and what role did it play in Nixon's presidency?

The Committee to Re-elect the President; it illegally raised millions of dollars for Nixon's re-election and was connected to the Watergate scandal.

What was the Watergate Scandal?

A scandal involving a surveillance team with links to CREEP and the White House arrested for fine-tuning eavesdropping equipment in the Democratic Party headquarters.

What was Nixon's response to the Watergate break-in?

He launched a cover-up of the event.

What evidence existed that Nixon was involved in the Watergate cover-up?

Audio tapes of Nixon's conversations, which he recorded himself, revealed his involvement in the cover-up.

What was the significance of the Supreme Court case US v Nixon?

The Court ruled that Nixon had to surrender the tapes, marking the first time the Court addressed the question of executive privilege.

What were the articles of impeachment against Nixon?

Obstruction of justice, violation of constitutional liberties, and refusal to produce evidence.

What led to Nixon's resignation?

Pressure to confess to wrongdoing and the House Judiciary Committee's vote to impeach him.

What was the impact of Watergate on public trust in government?

The percentage of citizens who trusted the federal government declined significantly, widening the credibility gap.