How to write brilliantly about the Nixon presidency, 1968-1974

This History Masterclass will start with the pivotal presidential election of 1968, uncovering the key factors behind Richard Nixon’s victory, from deep divisions within the Democratic Party to the personalities and policies that shaped the Nixon administration.

We'll then move on to look at:

• The restoration of conservative social policies, the reaction to protest movements and forces of social change, economic change and the end of the post-war boom
• The limits of American world power: peace negotiations and the continuation of the war in Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as the influence of Kissinger on US policies towards the USSR, Latin America and China
• The Watergate Affair and its aftermath: the role of Congress, the resignation of the President, and Nixon’s political legacy

This event is part of our Masterclasses series and is open to students in Years 12 with an interest in History.