Post War Presidents - Richard M Nixon Flashcards
1
Q
What years was he in office?
A
1969 - 74
2
Q
Which politcal party did he belong to?
A
Republican
3
Q
What sort of personality did Nixon have?
A
- Clever + capable.
- Hated people disagreeing with him; suspicious.
- Spur of the moment decisions then backtracked.
4
Q
Relations with media?
A
Nixon distrusted the media and was very bad at managing it - Watergate Scandal.
5
Q
How was he with the public and people in general?
A
Not good with people; often seemed insecure an awkward.
6
Q
Did Nixon have good organisation?
A
50/50
- Reinsated the system of regular meetings with White House staff.
- Not good at taking advice.
7
Q
What were Nixon’s relations with Congress like?
A
- Awkward due to his suspicious nature.
- Found it easy to manage Congress due to finding it hard to make personal connections and persuade.