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Signing of SALT I which limits arms manufactured in USSR and US
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EPA, Endangered Species Act
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Positive relations with China.
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Richard Nixon Watergate hotel scandal, led to resignation.
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Energy crisis due to OPEC embargo.
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Failure of Detente
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Energy Crisis, does not solve.
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Jimmy Carter supports human rights.
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First step to peace in the Middle East.
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Ayatollah takes American hostages at the embassy in Iran because American supports dethroned shah, hostages are not released until Reagan is elected in 1881.
