Question

Although Nixon had positioned himself as a conservative and anti-communist in 1968, which economic policies of his administration contradicted his claims?

Answer 1

China--Nixon recognized Communist China and was the first president to visit the country. He also began trade talks regarding China.

Vietnam--Nixon pulled out ground troops and created a peace agreement to end US involvement in Vietnam.

Nixon created the EPA which provided federal funding to protect the environment and create industry regulations on companies.