1970's : the lean years

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1970's The lean years

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Introduction :
- From 1960s to 1970s : political continuity
- Vietnam
- President's crisis from VN to Watergate
- Role of the press from JFK to Watergate
- Political & cultural contrast
From protest & liberalism to conservatism
continuity with 1980's
- On an economic point of view: 1974 shift
Prosperity 1945-1975
period of weakened economy 1974-1980
America strong again in the 80's
- 1968-1972 & 1972-1974  Nixon, Rep
Vietnam War
Watergate scandal/president resigned
- 1974-1976  Ford, Rep
Former Vice president
Weakened presidency & weakened image of America abroad
- 1976-1980  Carter, Dem
Southern, Born Again Christian
"I will never lie to you"
- 1980  Reagan

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[...] In November 72 he was reelected. The scandal was discovered by the Washington Post powerful of the press. August 1974: the press and its action pushed the president to the resignation. Ckecks and balances failed. [...]

[...] 1970s the lean years Introduction : From 1960s to 1970s : political continuity Vietnam President's crisis from VN to Watergate Role of the press from JFK to Watergate Political & cultural contrast From protest & liberalism to conservatism continuity with 1980's On an economic point of view: 1974 shift Prosperity 1945-1975 period of weakened economy 1974-1980 America strong again in the 80's 1968-1972 & 1972-1974 Nixon, Rep Vietnam War Watergate scandal/president resigned 1974-1976 Ford, Rep Former Vice president Weakened presidency & weakened image of America abroad 1976-1980 Carter, Dem Southern, Born Again Christian “I will never lie to you” 1980 Reagan A threefold crisis Economic crisis Confidence crisis Foreign Affairs crisis Prices and inflation Dollar value for household consumption $ cts 62,1 cts 40 cts Inflation American industry Car industry hit by oil crisis + low consumption Detroit: General Motors laid off 38,000 workers ie of its domestic workforce Reagan's Democrats Related industries close: steel, glass, rubber FROM RUST BELT TO SUN BELT American productivity 1960-1973 1976-1980 + a year + a year Compared productivity for 1976-1978 Japan Germany United States + + + Oil crisis American economy based on cheap oil imports. Dependence Cf energy imported Rise of Middle East nationalism OPEC's strong position raise prices Price of barrel of oil $ 3 $ 12 $ 34 Watergate scandal in the early 70's. Nixon associated with the confidence crisis. Nixon first elected in 1968, in June 72 during a campaign Nixon used agency from the FBI to spy on his political opponent. [...]