Ended The Vietnam War

14 years had passed since the beginning of the Vietnam War when President Nixon took office. After more than ten years of battle, the U.S.'s engagement in the conflict had increased in the 1960s, and the nation as a whole was experiencing low morale. One of Nixon's campaign pledges was to terminate the war, and toward the conclusion of his administration, he delivered on that vow. Nixon declared that “new leadership will finish the conflict and win the peace in the Pacific” and pledged “peace with honor” in the Vietnam War. The media implied that he must have a “secret plan” because he did not specify how he intended to finish the conflict. His catchphrase, “Nixon's the One,” worked well.

A peace pact was reached in January 1973 after a gradual withdrawal left only 25,000 American soldiers in Vietnam by the end of 1972. In exchange for their prisoners of war, the United States consented to leave the region. The return of the troops to America only took two weeks. So, he was the person that marked the end of the Vietnam War after many years of battles.