1970-1979
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1. Bombing in Cambodia (1970-1974)
It was decided to keep information about these bombing raids hidden.
2. Watergate Effect (1972-1974)
This was an important event because the U.S. was seeking to improve relations with a Communist country during the Cold War.
3. Vietnam War Ends (1975)
It is estimated that between 2 to 4 million Vietnamese civilians were killed during the conflict .
4. Jimmy Carter elected as a President (1976)
Carter proved to be the only Democrat with a truly national strategy, and he eventually clinched the nomination.
5. Iran Invasion Crisis (1979)
Unable to sustain economic progress and unwilling to expand democratic freedoms, the Shah's regime collapsed in revolution.