feb 21, 1972 - Nixon's Visit to China
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Nixon spent 7 days in China in an attempt to improve U.S.-China relations and represented the first time a U.S. President had visited the PRC. Nixon established plans for a permanent trade relationship with China, noting the end of a 25 year span of non-communication between the two countries. The visit was impacted by fears that the Soviet Union would gain more influence over China during the Cold War.Sources:
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/modern/jb_modern_nixchina_3.html
https://www.nixonfoundation.org/exhibit/the-opening-of-china/
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Date:
feb 21, 1972
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~ 54 years ago