Question

Which of the following was an important reason that Richard Nixon won the presidency in 1968?

He promised to end the Vietnam War.
He belonged to the same political party as Johnson.
He had political views and strategies that were liberal.
He had served as Johnson’s vice president.

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is the first option. He promised to end the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War had been dragging on for years without any sign of ending. Casualties and losses mounted and the American public were desperate to see an end to this war. Though everyone knew it was an uphill task, the election proved that they still wanted to give Nixon a chance. The catch-phrase used by the Republicans was ‘Peace with honour’.

Answer 2

The most important reason why Richard Nixon won the presidency in 1968 is that he promised to end the Vietnam War, so the first option given in the question is the right answer.

President Johnson who was the previous president escalated the Vietnam War, so Richard Nixon promise made him won the presidency position.