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Election of 1968

The presidential election featuring Hubret Humphrey, George Wallace, and Richard Nixon, characterized by national convention riots in Chicago.

Nixon's 'Law and Order' campaign

Richard Nixon's campaign focus on restoring civil order, appealing to voters concerned about rising crime and social unrest.

Nixon's Imperial Presidency

Nixon's presidency characterized by actions taken without consulting Congress and operating in secrecy.

Détente

A policy aimed at reducing Cold War tensions, promoting friendly relations with communist nations like China.

Vietnamization

Nixon's strategy to replace American troops with well-trained South Vietnamese soldiers and re-equip them for defense.

Watergate Scandal

A political scandal involving break-ins at the Democratic National Headquarters and subsequent cover-up by Nixon's administration.

Silent Majority

Nixon's term for the group of Americans, particularly WWII veterans and working-class people, who supported his policies and were often overlooked in media.

26th Amendment

Established the minimum voting age of 18 years in state and local elections, addressing the concerns of young Americans during the Vietnam War.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Agency created in 1970 to protect human health and the environment, part of Nixon's environmental policies.

Camp David Accords

Framework for peace between Egypt and Israel, resulting from negotiations led by President Carter in 1979.

Iran Hostage Crisis

A situation in which 55 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage by Iranian forces for 444 days starting in November 1979.

SALT II negotiations

Negotiations for a successor treaty to SALT I, which were ultimately not ratified by Congress.

Nixon Doctrine

Policy stating that the U.S. would provide military and financial aid to allies but not commit U.S. troops in conflicts.

OPEC oil embargo

A 1973 embargo by Arab members of OPEC, significantly raising oil prices in response to U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War.

Revenue sharing

A policy that allocated $30 billion to states to spend as they wished, aiming to reduce federal government involvement.

Khmer Rouge

The regime that took power in Cambodia following the fall of Saigon in 1975, leading to a genocide.

Stagflation

An economic condition characterized by slow economic growth, high unemployment, and rising prices.

Nixon's Foreign Policy

Focused on détente, establishing trade with China, and securing arms limitation treaties while addressing the Vietnam War.

War Powers Act (1973)

Legislation meant to check the president's ability to engage U.S. forces without congressional approval.

Gerald Ford's Pardon of Nixon

Ford's decision to pardon Nixon for any crimes committed while in office, aimed at healing national wounds post-Watergate.

Yom Kippur War

The 1973 conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab states, prompting U.S. support for Israel and ensuing oil embargo by Arab nations.

Executive Privilege

The right claimed by Nixon to withhold information from the public and Congress, which was challenged during the Watergate scandal.