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Nixon's China Choice

Nixon's China Choice

By: nixonschinachoice
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Told in three acts, Nixon’s China Choice uses actual voices from Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, supplemented by voice actors, to tell the behind-the-scenes story of their secret diplomacy with China in 1971. Please support this podcast with a PayPal donation at https://nixonschinachoice.podbean.com/Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Nixon's China Choice: Trailer
    Jul 2 2021

    Using Nixon White House Tapes and voice actors, this docudrama-style podcast tells the behind-the-scenes story of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’s secret diplomacy with China in 1971.

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    2 mins
  • Nixon's China Choice: Act 1 - Two Chinas, One World
    Jul 2 2021

    A secret message relayed to President Nixon via the Pakistan ambassador opens the door for a high level US envoy to visit Beijing but the “Taiwan question” proves a sticking point.

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    25 mins
  • Nixon's China Choice: Act 2 - The Rogers Problem
    Jul 2 2021

    Personal conflict between Henry Kissinger and Secretary of State Bill Rogers - and the President’s distrust of the foreign service - complicate efforts to keep the China initiative a secret.

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    22 mins
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