Signing of the SALT I Agreements
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) agreements were signed by the United States and the Soviet Union on May 27, 1972. These agreements marked a significant effort to curb the arms race during the Cold War, addressing limitations and guidelines for ballistic missiles. The SALT I treaties were an important step in reducing the threat […]
Nixon’s Historic Summit in Moscow
President Richard Nixon arrived in Moscow on May 22, 1972, for a historic summit with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. This visit was a significant part of Nixon’s policy of détente, which aimed to ease the tensions of the Cold War through diplomatic engagement. The summit led to the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks […]
President Richard Nixson Announces Release of Watergate Tapes
On April 29, 1972, amidst growing suspicion and scandal, President Richard Nixon announced the release of transcripts from the infamous Watergate tapes. This decision marked a turning point in the Watergate scandal, exposing the depths of political espionage and leading to Nixon’s eventual resignation. The revelations from these tapes would forever alter American political discourse, […]
Congress Passes Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is passed by the United States Congress, aiming to guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of sex. Although the ERA ultimately fell short of ratification, its passage in Congress represented a major milestone in the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights in the United States.
Watergate
Richard Nixon became the first U.S. President to resign from office, following the Watergate scandal that shook the nation’s political landscape.