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MM#343--Pivotal Tuesdays series: The Election of 1968, part 2
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Can a single election reshape the destiny of a nation?
Join us on this episode of the Pivotal Tuesdays series as we navigate the turbulent waters of the 1968 presidential election, part 2.
This is our third installment of Pivotal Tuesdays Series. We offer the conventional viewpoint which will be offered by Margaret O'Mara's Pivotal Tuesdays book and the conservative and politically incorrect viewpoint will be offered from Steven Hayward's, Political Incorrect Guide to the Presidents, Part 2
Don't miss this insightful episode packed with historical reflections and powerful moments.
Key Points from the Episode:
- We'll untangle the corrected popular vote statistics and revisit the intense three-way race between Nixon, Humphrey, and Wallace.
- Reflecting on Nixon's eventual victory and the GOP's congressional gains, we explore this pivotal moment from a conservative lens today.
- Guided by Stephen Hayward's "Politically Incorrect Book of the Presidents, Part 2," we dive deep into the challenges Nixon faced, particularly his controversial handling of the Vietnam War amidst a deeply divided America.
- we turn the spotlight on Nixon's tumultuous presidency. Examining his economic and domestic policies, we scrutinize the decisions that led to increased federal spending and expanded regulation, actions that laid the groundwork for Reagan's later government-shrinking efforts.
- Nixon's foreign policy maneuvers, including détente with the Soviet Union and the groundbreaking opening of relations with China, are dissected for their far-reaching implications on the Cold War and America's global stance.
Tune in as we reflect on Nixon's complex legacy and its lasting influence on American politics, setting the stage for the renewed hope brought by Reagan's election in 1980.
Other resources:
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Can a single election reshape the destiny of a nation?
Join us on this episode of the Pivotal Tuesdays series as we navigate the turbulent waters of the 1968 presidential election, part 2.
This is our third installment of Pivotal Tuesdays Series. We offer the conventional viewpoint which will be offered by Margaret O'Mara's Pivotal Tuesdays book and the conservative and politically incorrect viewpoint will be offered from Steven Hayward's, Political Incorrect Guide to the Presidents, Part 2
Don't miss this insightful episode packed with historical reflections and powerful moments.
Key Points from the Episode:
- We'll untangle the corrected popular vote statistics and revisit the intense three-way race between Nixon, Humphrey, and Wallace.
- Reflecting on Nixon's eventual victory and the GOP's congressional gains, we explore this pivotal moment from a conservative lens today.
- Guided by Stephen Hayward's "Politically Incorrect Book of the Presidents, Part 2," we dive deep into the challenges Nixon faced, particularly his controversial handling of the Vietnam War amidst a deeply divided America.
- we turn the spotlight on Nixon's tumultuous presidency. Examining his economic and domestic policies, we scrutinize the decisions that led to increased federal spending and expanded regulation, actions that laid the groundwork for Reagan's later government-shrinking efforts.
- Nixon's foreign policy maneuvers, including détente with the Soviet Union and the groundbreaking opening of relations with China, are dissected for their far-reaching implications on the Cold War and America's global stance.
Tune in as we reflect on Nixon's complex legacy and its lasting influence on American politics, setting the stage for the renewed hope brought by Reagan's election in 1980.
Other resources:
Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email [email protected], or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate it.