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Presidential Election of 1968
Election characterized by division among Democrats, with Hubert Humphrey nominated amid anti-war protests, and Richard Nixon winning as a Republican with promises of peace.
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Eugene McCarthy
Anti-war candidate in the 1968 Democratic primaries.
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Hubert Humphrey
In favor of the Vietnam War and ultimately nominated as the Democratic candidate in 1968.
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RFK
Robert F. Kennedy, an anti-war candidate assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan before the 1968 election.
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Chennault Affair
Nixon's efforts to delay Vietnam peace talks to hurt Humphrey's election prospects, involving Anna Chennault as an intermediary.
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Nixon’s Domestic Policy
Focused on realpolitik and Nixonomics, addressing economic issues like stagflation and government spending.
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Realpolitik
Practical politics based on reality rather than moral considerations, as practiced by Nixon.
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Stagflation
Economic condition characterized by slow growth, high unemployment, and rising prices.
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Title IX
Legislation aimed at providing equality in sports and education for women and girls.
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Nixon Doctrine
Policy stating the U.S. would not act as the world's policeman against Communism, focusing instead on economic support.
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Ping Pong Diplomacy
Nixon's strategy to improve relations with China, highlighted by the U.S. ping pong team visiting China in 1971.
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Watergate Scandal
Political scandal involving illegal activities by the Nixon administration, leading to Nixon's resignation.
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CREEP
Committee for the Reelection of the President, involved in Watergate and illegal campaign activities.
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Archibald Cox
Special prosecutor fired during the Watergate scandal, leading to the 'Saturday Night Massacre'.
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US v. Nixon
Supreme Court ruling that required Nixon to release tape recordings related to Watergate.
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Iran Hostage Crisis
1979 event where 53 Americans were taken hostage in Tehran, lasting 444 days and affecting U.S. foreign policy.
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Camp David Accords
1978 peace agreement facilitated by Carter between Egypt and Israel resolving territorial disputes.
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Carter Doctrine
Policy asserting U.S. would oppose any outside force attempting to gain control over the Persian Gulf region.
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