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President Richard M. Nixon assumed responsibility for the Vietnam War as he swore the oath of office on January 20, 1969. He knew that ending this war honorably was essential to his success in the presidency.
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Nov 16, 2009 · President Nixon announces Vietnam War is ending. At a news conference, President Richard Nixon says that the Vietnam War is coming to a “conclusion as a result of the plan that we have...
- Missy Sullivan
Jan 23, 2012 · On Jan. 23, 1973, President Richard Nixon announced an accord had been reached to end the Vietnam War. In a televised speech, Nixon said the accord would “end the war and bring peace with...
Starting in 1970, Nixon began to implement the war strategy of Vietnamization, which was the strategic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam in order to instead place the burden of the conflict on the South Vietnamese.
Jan 23, 1973 · President Nixon announces to the nation and the world that the United States and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam have come to an agreement to end the war in Vietnam. He describes his desire not to settle for just any peace, but one which is sustainable and amenable to the parties involved.
Newly elected President Richard M. Nixon declared in 1969 that he would continue the American involvement in the Vietnam War in order to end the conflict and secure "peace with honor" for the United States and for its ally, South Vietnam.
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Let me briefly explain what has been described as the Nixon Doctrine--a policy which not only will help end the war in Vietnam, but which is an essential element of our program to prevent future Vietnams.