The Nixon Presidency

 

Carter, “George Wallace, Richard Nixon, and the Triumph of the Right”

 Why must we look to the late 60s for the origins of the New Right conservative movement?

Why the focus and emphasis on the South by conservatives like Nixon and Wallace?

Why and how did Wallace threaten Nixon’s chances of victory?

What factors or actions hurt Wallace in the end?

Why is Wallace significant even though he lost?

 

After the Fact—Ch. 14

How are audio tapes like a camera”s “mirror with a memory?”

How do audio tapes as evidence compare to written transcripts of the same conversation?

What cautions must one consider when using audio tapes?

How can these tapes help us understand Nixon?

 

Sam Ervin Explains the Watergate Crimes


What kinds of infractions or wrongdoings did Ervin list regarding Nixon’s actions?

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