Presidencies of Nixon, Carter, and Reagan

Democratic National Convention

Aug 26, 1968

When America finds out that Lyndon Johnson will not seek re election. the convention is held in chicago

Nixon becomes president

Jan 20, 1969

Richard nixon becomes the 37th president of the united states on January 20, 1969

Kent State Massacre

May 4, 1970

The shooting occured at Kent State University were 4 students were killed while protesing the vietnam war

Relations woth china

Jul 11, 1971

one of Nixon's biggest achovments in office is that he opened relations between the united stated and China

Christmas bombings

Dec 18, 1971

Richard Nixon ordered a seiries of bombings on North Vietnam following the peace talks justa few days earlier. the bombings contiued until december 29.

Watergate

Jun 17, 1972

Watergate scandal was something that happened in the U.S. following break in at the Democratic National Committee headqaurters at the Watergate comple in Washington D.C.Nixon's administrary tried to cover up this scandal and lead to his resignation.

Nixon resigns

Aug 9, 1974

Facing damages from the Water Gate scandal, President Nixon decides to resign because of almost certain impeachment.

Jimmy Carter becomes President

Jan 20, 1977

Jimmy Carter becomes the 39th president of the Uinted States

Panama Canal Treaty

Sep 7, 1977

President Jimmy Carter signed the Panama Canal Treaty and the Nuetrality Treaty promising togive control of the canal to panama

Ronald Reagan becomes president

Jan 20, 1981

Ronald Reagan Becomes the 40th president of the United States