Billy Graham and Nixon's Vietnam Policy

The transcript discusses Billy Graham's influence on President Nixon after his 1968 election, highlighting their close relationship and Graham's evolving stance on the Vietnam War. Initially a hawk, Graham later advocated for U.S. withdrawal. Despite claiming a purely pastoral role, Graham engaged in policy discussions, including writing an editorial blaming Kennedy for the Vietnam conflict.

What was Billy Graham's reaction to Richard Nixon's election in 1968?

• He was indifferent.

• He was confused.

• He was euphoric.

• He was disappointed.

How did Nixon ensure regular communication with Billy Graham?

• By sending telegrams.

• By writing letters.

• By visiting him weekly.

• By having aides communicate if he couldn't.

What role did Billy Graham play during his visit to Vietnam?

• A peace negotiator.

• A goodwill ambassador.

• A journalist.

• A military advisor.

What was Graham's initial stance on the Vietnam War?

• He was a pacifist.

• He was a dove.

• He was neutral.

• He was a hawk.

What did Graham's evolving stance on the Vietnam War indicate?

• He became more supportive of the war.

• He remained a hawk throughout.

• He became less hawkish over time.

• He stopped discussing the war.

What was the main message of Graham's letter to Nixon after his inauguration?

• To negotiate with the Soviet Union.

• To withdraw U.S. military and let Vietnamese take over.

• To increase military presence in Vietnam.

• To focus on domestic policies.

What was Graham's stated position in Nixon's administration?

• A cabinet member.

• Just a friend.

• A military strategist.

• A policy advisor.

What did Graham claim about his relationship with Nixon in public?

• They were business partners.

• They discussed policy frequently.

• It was purely pastoral.

• They rarely communicated.

What did Graham's editorial in The New York Times blame Kennedy for?

• The Vietnam War.

• The Watergate scandal.

• The economic recession.

• The Cuban Missile Crisis.

How did Nixon respond to Graham's editorial blaming Kennedy?

• He disagreed with it.

• He ignored it.

• He supported it.

• He criticized it.