Lighthouse

The 1970's

By melaniem21

  • Nixon's Foreign Policy

    Nixon's Foreign Policy
    Richard Nixon became the 1st American president to visit China.

  • The Munich Massacre

    The Munich Massacre
    Isriel Olympic Team were murdered by Arab terrorists tied to Yasser Arafat.

  • Paris Peace Accords

    Paris Peace Accords
    While negotiating with China and the Soviet Union, Nixon brought an end to the Vietnam War.

  • The Yom Kippur War

    The Yom Kippur War
    Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel

  • Nixon Resigns

    Nixon Resigns
    President Richard Nixon resigned presidency in the United States after what has become known as the Watergate scandal.

  • Helsinki Accords

    Helsinki Accords
    Thirty five nations signed an agreement agreeing human rights, and fundamental freedoms.

  • Iranian Revolution

    Iranian Revolution
    The Shah ruled Iran with an iron fist.

  • Camp David Accords

    Camp David Accords
    American President Jimmy Carter hosted Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin for peace talks at Camp David.

  • Energy Crisis & Economic Collapse

    Energy Crisis & Economic Collapse
    PEC launched an oil embargo which severely damaged western economies.

  • USSR invades Afghanistan

    USSR invades Afghanistan
    The Afghan government faced an insurrection