The Truth About The 'Madman' Theory

From the oral history collections of the University of Georgia. Recorded in 1983.

The Richard Nixon Foundation applies the legacy and vision of President Richard Nixon, America’s relentless grand strategist, to defining issues facing our nation and the world.

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#nixon #foreignpolicy #russia

[anthonybarnett]

He mentioned the Soviets fear of Ike. Ike largely had eight years of peace and prosperity despite the most above ground Nuclear explosions tit for tat with the Soviets. Ike had been awarded the Supreme Soviet medal at the end of WWII. Ike had respect.

[LE-mxyv]

This channel has really shown me how effective the media smear campaigns are, totally different than he has been portrayed over the years

[ianmc]

Nixon was so incredibly articulate, intelligent and knowledgeable. The contrast with our current president is profoundly depressing.

[kaustix]

No wonder we're told to hate this guy. He seem smart and competent.

[pauloakwood]

What I find amazing about this series is that these interviews were conducted in 1983. This is nine years after he was supposedly 'crushed', 'defeated and humiliated.' And yet well after the peak of his powers, he comes across as intelligent, insightful and articulate. Even at his worse, he is still a better caliber of leader than anything we've seen in a while.
Makes you rethink everything that we've been told about him.

[jimhughes]

Imagine Nixon in the Whitehouse today... A strong, competent leader

[peggyelchert]

Great, great food for thought. So glad these valuable clips are being shown to the general public…..
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[markberryhill]

No matter what you think of him as a man, or a leader, or whatever, he was a political leader beyond compare, and a brilliant statesman, and like he just stated he had the respect of other world leaders which is an invaluable asset if you're going to lead the free world. 🌎

[The_Big_Bear]

I wish we had presidents this articulate again.

[maxwellcrazycat]

I always liked Nixon because he kept me out of Vietnam.

[photog]

I cast my very first presidential vote for Nixon...these interviews remind me why. Just imagine if our current 'president' had one-tenth the knowledge and ability that Nixon had in foreign policy.

[Mc.Garnagle]

"Do you think they were afraid of you?"
(zero hesitation) "Oh yes"
President Nixon was a thoughtful man. No ego or vanity. But he struck fear in the hearts of our enemies and demanded their respect. He knew it too.

[AHousecatnamedBessyJenkins]

"The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the masses."- Malcom X

[robertortiz-wilson]

A man of wisdom in a world of tough decisions.

[alvincash]

Some day, perhaps there will be an honest reappraisal of his presidency. I have no doubt it will find that President Nixon was one of the best.

[aleisele]

These clips of Richard Nixon give us valuable insights on an intelligent leader. The whole Western world badly would need need a Richard Nixon in the White House right now!

[thomasthompson]

Looking back on President Nixon now, it is hard to see him as anything other than a brilliant politician who also happened to be a very great statesman. His accomplishments were many; his failures, few.

[josephboyce]

It took me a lifetime to realize that I was lied to by the media about this man.

[bradparker]

I absolutely love this man and his wisdom.

[IImitateVince]

What Nixon discusses here is why we have these international problems when they think we're weak as projected by the President.