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Group 3

Age of the Superpower. Richard Nixon to Bill Clinton (1969 - 2000)

Following the defeat in Vietnam, the United States turned inward and struggled. During the era, America went from connecting the earth to the moon to connecting the world's population. Here are your candidates for greatness.

President Richard Nixon

Initially Eisenhower's Vice President, Nixon was elected on his own in 1968. Visit these websites to learn more about the first president to visit communist China.

• The Nixon Presidential Library
• The Biography Channel

President Gerald Ford

Assuming office in 1974, this former Congressman from Michigan served only two years in office. Visit these websites to learn more about the only president never to be part of a winning election team.

• The Ford Presidential Library
• The Biography Channel

President Jimmy Carter

A gentleman peanut farmer from Georgia, Jimmy Carter brought a home spun aura to the American Presidency. Visit these websites to learn more about this former nuclear navy officer.

• The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
• The Biography Channel

President Ronald Reagan

A former actor, Reagan re-introduced the United States onto the world stage. Visit these websites to learn more about the oldest man ever elected president.

• The Reagan Presidential Library
• The Biography Channel

President George Herbert Walker Bush

Having served 8 years as Reagan's Vice President, this son of a former Senator lead the nation through the end of the Cold War. Visit these websites to learn more about this former head of the CIA.

• The George Bush Presidential Library
• The Biography Channel

President Bill Clinton

The last president of the century, Bill Clinton lead the United States into the computer age. Visit these websites to learn more about this former Oxford Scholar.

• The Clinton Presidential Center
• The Biography Channel

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