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Richard Nixon. Presidential Style. “Imperial” Presidency Expanding Presidential Powers Ex. war, government spending, executive responsibilities Impounds Tight hold on information Closed circle John Mitchell John Ehrlichman H.R. Halderman. Domestic Issues and Policies. The Economy
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Presidential Style • “Imperial” Presidency • Expanding Presidential Powers • Ex. war, government spending, executive responsibilities • Impounds • Tight hold on information • Closed circle • John Mitchell • John Ehrlichman • H.R. Halderman
Domestic Issues and Policies • The Economy • Inflation-- 1967 = 3%, 1973 = 9%, 1975 = 12% • Unemployment • Weak economic growth • Price and Wage Controls • Oil Crisis • Price controls • OPEC and the Oil Embargo • New Federalism • Revenue Sharing • Civil Rights • “middle course” • “Southern Strategy” • Supreme Court • Appoints 4 justices • Moon Landing Stagflation
Foreign Affairs • Henry Kissinger • Realpolitik – practical diplomacy • Détente – easing of tensions • Soviet/Chinese relations cool creating an opportunity for the US • “Secret Diplomacy” • Improved Relations with China • The Soviet Union and SALT I
Watergate • Illegal Activities • IRS audits of “enemies” • Wiretaps for “national security” purposes • Burglaries • “Dirty tricks” - • The Plumbers • CRP (CREEP) • Bug DNC headquarters in the Watergate Building – “A third rate burglary” • 5 burglars caught with White House Connections • The Cover up • Hush money • Perjury • FBI vs. CIA • Washington Post and Watergate • “Saturday Night Massacre” • The Tapes • Resignation • Pardon
Watergate • The Crime • Bug DNC headquarters at the Watergate Complex • The Coverup • Discouraging the FBI investigation • hush money • supporting perjury
Watergate • Vice President Spiro Agnew