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Whom did Nixon refer to as the “silent majority”?

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Answered by maya0611
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The term was popularized by U.S. President Richard Nixon in a November 3, 1969, speech in which he said, "And so tonight—to you, the great silent majority of my fellow Americans—I ask for your support."Nov 7, 2010

Answered by saltywhitehorse
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Majority of Americans who supported the war.  

Explanation:

  • The silent majority coined by President Richard Nixon while addressing the public on television.
  • He tried to win Americans support his policies but remained polite and less vocal.
  • America's involvement in the Vietnam War sparked a hostile among the citizens who believed America has no right to involve in the war where thousands of American soldiers were dying.
  • President Nixon calls for support is an attempt to dull the strength of the antiwar movement.    

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