This is the essays question >> In your opinion, was there really a “silent majority” in America during the late 1960s and early 70s, or was Nixon’s statement nothing more than an attempt to ensure his small base of supporters that he had not lost control?The paper question asks you to assess whether Nixon’s assessment that there was a “silent majority” during the late 60s and early 70s was correct; or did Nixon underestimate the American dissatisfaction?
Your job is to use these primary sources to assess the President’s claim. While you do not need to use ALL the primary sources provided, it is important that you at least scan all of them to build your assessment. It will be important for you to recognize which sources clearly support the idea of a “silent majority,” which source clearly negate the idea of a “silent majority,” and which sources you could use for either argument.
These are the primary sources you need to use, any are fine from these but try to use 3 to 4>>
Richard Nixon, “Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech,” August 8, 1968—
“1968 Presidential Election,” 240towin.com, 2022
Richard Nixon, “Silent Majority Speech,” 1969
Pearl Bomse to Richard Nixon, November 14, 1969— This was a letter written in reaction to Nixon’s “silent majority” speech in opposition to the address.
The paper should be double spaced, adhere to 1inch margins around, a size 12 font in (preferably Times or Times New Roman), and should be 3 full pages in length.
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