FAMOUS AMERICAN - RICHARD NIXON MAKES BRIEF VISIT - COMB

FAMOUS AMERICAN - RICHARD NIXON MAKES BRIEF VISIT - COMB

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The transcript covers Richard Nixon's private visit to Australia, highlighting his international political connections, including meetings with world leaders like Winston Churchill and Nikita Khrushchev. It also touches on his domestic political career and a unique showbiz performance with Jack Benny. At Sydney Airport, Nixon discusses the Vietnam War's potential duration and the implications of possible Chinese intervention, drawing parallels to the Korean War.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which world leader did Richard Nixon meet during his career?

Margaret Thatcher

Mahatma Gandhi

Winston Churchill

Nelson Mandela

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable aspect of Nixon's domestic political career?

He failed to reach the White House.

He became President of the United States.

He was a successful businessman.

He was a famous actor.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Richard Nixon in a unique showbiz performance?

Elvis Presley

Frank Sinatra

Jack Benny

Bob Hope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Nixon suggest about the duration of the Vietnam War?

It would end in a few months.

It could last two to four years.

It would last a decade.

It was already over.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Nixon's stance on potential Chinese intervention in the Vietnam War?

The U.S. would ignore it.

The U.S. would negotiate peace.

The U.S. would extend the war to China.

The U.S. would withdraw from Vietnam.