Date of Award:
5-1999
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Arts (MA)
Department:
History
Committee Chair(s)
F. Ross Peterson
Committee
F. Ross Peterson
Abstract
Richard Nixon, the president, has been given little historical credit for the environmental accomplishments of his administration. Indeed, in his post-presidency memoirs Nixon himself shows no interest in the environment and when he does speak to the issue, it is disparagingly.
But ironically, my thesis shows that no administration, before or since, has brought such progress to the multiple issues of environmental quality. The thesis explores the political, social, and historical factors that contributed to the "environmental revolution" of the late 60s and early 70s. The quality of the leaders chosen within the administration helps explain the dichotomy between a negative president and the environmental reform accomplished by his government agencies. It was my privilege to serve with or under these men: Walter Hickel, Russell Train, William Ruckelshaus, John Whitaker, and John Ehrlichman. Dedicated civil servants and other bright, young political appointees joined with me on the environmental agenda.
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Recommended Citation
Dominick, David D., "The Nixon Environmental Agenda: An Insider's View of Republican Decision-Making, 1968-1973" (1999). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 7355.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7355
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