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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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- Nixon and The End of The Bretton Woods System, 1971–1973
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- Helsinki Final Act 1975
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- Ending The Vietnam War, 1973-1975
Newly elected President Richard M. Nixon declared in 1969...
- Oil Embargo, 1973–1974
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, 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.
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...
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.
Sep 14, 2021 · Throughout its first term, the Nixon administration struggled to end the war in Vietnam. By 1972, most U.S. troops had been withdrawn, as Nixon had promised (See Nixon), but the bombing of North Vietnam continued in an effort to force its leaders to accept a peace treaty recognizing the independence of South Vietnam.
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At 12:30 Paris time today, January 23, 1973, the Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam was initialed by Dr. Henry Kissinger on behalf of the United States, and Special Adviser Le Duc Tho on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.