Richard Nixon, the Republican candidate, was elected as the 37th President of the United States in 1968. Nixon had many views on the reconciliation of White and Black races, the Vietnam War, and the idea of peace among nations. (1) In his inaugural speech on January 21, 1969, Nixon said that “black and white together, as one nation, not two.” (2). Nixon wants the two races to come together as one, and to stop the crimes and violence. From a Washington Post article: After an era in which the passage of laws was of chief importance, Mr. Nixon said that the job is now to give life to what is law. (3). Nixon also has ideas about the Vietnam War, and he planned to end it when he first took office. Referring to his inaugural speech, the Washington Post article says that "Mr. Nixon made no specific reference to the Vietnam war, which he is pledged to end on honorable terms. He has scheduled the first meeting of his National Security Council for 2 p.m. today, however, and will meet with Gen. Earle Wheeler, Chairman of the Join Chiefs of Staff, at 3:30 p.m." (4)
Nixon eventually followed through on ending the war, although it took longer than most people expected. Another main view that Nixon had was his view on peace throughout the world. In the same speech he said that “I have taken an oath today in the presence of God and my countrymen,” Mr. Nixon declared. “To that oath, I add this sacred commitment: I shall consecrate my office, my energies and all the wisdom I can summon, to the cause of peace among nations.” (5)
Nixon eventually followed through on ending the war, although it took longer than most people expected. Another main view that Nixon had was his view on peace throughout the world. In the same speech he said that “I have taken an oath today in the presence of God and my countrymen,” Mr. Nixon declared. “To that oath, I add this sacred commitment: I shall consecrate my office, my energies and all the wisdom I can summon, to the cause of peace among nations.” (5)