Masterclasses 2026: History 'How to write brilliantly about the Nixon Presidency, 1968-1974'

Booking Deadline:

12 June 2026

In this session you will learn about the following topics:

• The Presidential election of 1968 and the reasons for Nixon’s victory: divisions within the Democratic Party; the personalities and policies of the Nixon administration
• The restoration of conservative social policies; the reaction to protest movements and forces of social change; economic change and the end of the post-war boom
• The limits of American world power: peace negotiations and the continuation of the war in Vietnam and Cambodia; the influence of Kissinger on US policies towards the USSR, Latin America and China
• The Watergate Affair and its aftermath: the role of Congress; the resignation of the President; Nixon’s political legacy

This event is open to all students with an interest in History in Year 12. Schools can bring groups and individuals can also book a place. 

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