McAPUSH: Kyra Samaha- The President Calling

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Kyra Samaha- The President Calling

I chose to listen to President Nixon's telephone conversations because I feel like he was a very important figure and leader during the 1970's. During his conversations he isn't afraid of masking what he wants to say; and emotions thereof. Especially in his discussion with Alexander Haig on military tactics for the Vietnam War, President Nixon clearly states that he wants to terrify the Northern Vietnamese with more B52 planes, all to aid the Southern Vietnamese. It was a bold call, and he made it without any hesitation; therefore, he knew what would help the Anti-Communist countries the most. Nixon also decided that in order for the battle to turn, the level of propoganda had to increase in order to have the best result for the Vietnam War. President Richard Nixon was considered a controversial figure in America and around the world.