Question

The picture below shows President Richard Nixon and the First Lady standing before the Great

Wall of China in 1972. They are smiling - as are the Chinese with them. When this picture was shown
on American television, Americans were aware that it was a historic moment.
What are two reasons why this moment was important for both China and the United States?

Answer 1

It marked the culmination of the Nixon administration's resumption of harmonious relations between China and the United States after years of diplomatic isolation. Because China was communist and America was capitalist, it resembled peace between two opposites.

Answer 2

This picture is an image that represents a historical moment for both the United States and China. This was taken in 1972, a time when the Cold War was still going, and friendship between communist and capitalist countries was thought to be too difficult.

There are two main reasons why this moment was important for both China and the United States. First, the picture is evidence of the possibility of peaceful relations between China and the United States. This is significant for various reasons, such as trade and cultural exchanges. However, the second reason is that this picture hints at the possibility of future reconciliation between communist and capitalist countries in general.