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This analysis delves into the critical events and policies during the early 1970s that shaped the socio-political landscape of the United States. It covers Nixon's foreign policies, such as engagements with China, the SALT treaties, and the withdrawal from Vietnam under the "Peace with Honor" slogan. The narrative also details the Watergate scandal, including the infamous break-in and Nixon's eventual resignation and pardon. Additionally, it highlights the era's economic challenges, including stagflation and high unemployment, and key developments in the Middle East.
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The Early 1970s Kent Chronicles December 2012
Nixon’s Foreign Policy Prowess • China • SALT • Withdrawal from of Vietnam • “Peace with Honor”
Watergate • 1972 break-in of the Watergate Hotel, then the headquarters for the Democratic National Committee in Washington DC by five men.
Pardon me? • Nixon resigned on August 8, 1974. • Ford pardoned him on September 8, 1974. • Too soon?
Meanwhile, in the Middle East • 1972 Olympic Games Massacre in Munich • Yom kippur War
Oil Embargo • Stagflation: Stagnant economy and rising inflation • High unemployment