1 janv. 1972 - President Nixon visits China - In 1972, newly elected President Nixon sought to end the Vietnam War and significantly improve relationships with the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China. This would help ease the Cold War tensions and escalation of nuclear arms. In 1972, Nixon shocked America by visiting China. He walked along the Great Wall of China and ate with Chinese officials. This visit changed relations with China by ending tensions and establishing a positive relationship.
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1 janv. 1972
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~ Il y a 53 ans