Post War Presidents - Richard M Nixon Flashcards

1
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What years was he in office?

A

1969 - 74

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2
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Which politcal party did he belong to?

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Republican

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3
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What sort of personality did Nixon have?

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  • Clever + capable.
  • Hated people disagreeing with him; suspicious.
  • Spur of the moment decisions then backtracked.
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4
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Relations with media?

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Nixon distrusted the media and was very bad at managing it - Watergate Scandal.

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How was he with the public and people in general?

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Not good with people; often seemed insecure an awkward.

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6
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Did Nixon have good organisation?

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50/50

  • Reinsated the system of regular meetings with White House staff.
  • Not good at taking advice.
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What were Nixon’s relations with Congress like?

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  • Awkward due to his suspicious nature.
  • Found it easy to manage Congress due to finding it hard to make personal connections and persuade.
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