37. US president: Richard Nixon (jan 1, 1969 – aug 8, 1974)
Description:
security advisor: Henry Kissingerdomestic hardships: fragile economy, contaiment of Soviet Union
Nixon-Kissinger Approach: power politics - Control foreign polics, Prevent Opposition, circumvent weaknesses of American political System
"Nixon doctrine": Devolution of third world responsibilities to regional forces
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Date:
jan 1, 1969
aug 8, 1974
~ 5 years and 7 months