Unit 4 Discussion Board: Richard Nixon
Unit 4 Discussion Board and Reply
Richard Nixon is one of the most controversial politicians of the 20th century. Elected in 1968, he promised an honorable end to the Vietnam War, and presided over the turbulent years of the late 1960s into the early 1970s. The continued conflict in Vietnam, a stagflationary economy, and ultimately the ensuing Watergate scandal all affected peoples’ perceptions of Nixon’s presidency.
Read chapter 30 in your textbook, and review the sources below:
1. https://youtu.be/OZSGMMUC7FQ
2. https://youtu.be/MX_HYL6-0Co
After reviewing the sources, consider the following questions: How should we remember Richard Nixon? How would you evaluate his presidency? Was he a success or a failure? Explain your answer, using specific, cited examples from the sources.