Nixon's Detente Presentation
Détente
- 1967 - 1979
- Easing of Cold War between U.S. & Soviet Union
- Time of increased trade & cooperation with Soviet Union
- Signing of SALT treaties
- Relations cooled with Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Richard Nixon
- 37th President of the U.S.
- Running mate for Eisenhower in 1952
- Lost presidency to Kennedy in 1960
- Achievements:
- Vietnam
- Improved relations with U.S.S.R. & P.R.C.
- Revenue sharing
- End of draft
- New anti crime laws
- Broad environmental programs