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Celebrating Black History
February is Black History Month, and it`s a time where everyone can get involved and help celebrate the past and the future of our nation. Many activities will take place throughout the month . . . |
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| What historic US foreign policy event took place on February 21, 1972? |
Nixon in China
On February 21, 1972, Richard M. Nixon arrived in China for an eight-day official visit. He was the first U.S. president to visit the People`s Republic of China since its inception in 1949.
The meeting between Nixon and Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai resulted in a pledge to expand cultural contacts between the two nations and plans to establish a permanent U.S. trade mission in China. In addition, the U.S. agreed to a gradual withdrawal of its troops from the island of Taiwan. |
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