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