Nixon nominated Gerald Ford, Republican leader in the House of Representatives, to succeed Agnew. Ford was confirmed by each homes of Congress and took office on December 6, 1973. At least till the April 1968 disturbances, Agnew’s picture was that of a liberal Republican. Early, misguided stories that Vice President Lyndon Johnson had also been… Continue reading The Unexpected Presidency Of Gerald R Ford
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Presidency Of Richard Nixon
As part of the Nixon Doctrine, the united states prevented giving direct fight assistance to its allies and as an alternative gave them assistance to defend themselves. During the Nixon administration, the U.S. tremendously increased arms sales to the Middle East, notably nixon watch price Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia. The Nixon administration strongly supported… Continue reading Presidency Of Richard Nixon