Internal political situation in USA (including valedictory despatch by Lord Cromer) (1974).

Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2008.

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Description: Watergate scandal has put the President in danger of impeachment but is still second to the energy crisis and the scarcity of oil. Discussion of Vice-President Gerald Ford as the possible successor in the event of President Nixon's impeachment. A biography of Ford is included along with his voting record and stance on polices such as the UN, the Soviet Union, China, Indo-China, Canada/Energy, the Middle-East, NATO, Schlesinger with support in Congress had been challenging Kissinger's authority on the main issues of East/West relations, from SALT to the meaning of detente. Report on Kissinger's involvement with Watergate and the plumbers. Report on Pentagon spying on the Nation Security Council. Reports on the US cities of Atlanta, Detroit. The President's state of the Union message in which he reiterated his desire to establish a Department of Energy and Natural Resources. The President called on Congress to pass the Trade Reform Act while only supporting the provisions relating to the treatment for certain Communist countries. The President called for continued efforts to reform the International Payments System and on energy he stated his objective to reduce oil prices. On foreign policy the President will continue responsibility in Vietnam, persevere in negotiations with the Soviet Union on SALT and MBFR, the Middle East cease-fire and the Soviet Union's assistance, the adjustment of relationships with allies, the Trade Reform Bill and the need to persevere in international monetary investment and trade negotiations and the need for increased defence expenditure.

The Nixon years, 1969-1974.

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January 23, 2024

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