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Nixon Shaking Hands with Mao Zedong, February 21, 1972

The Nixon Visit to China at 50

In February 1972, US President Richard Nixon made history by visiting the People's Republic of China and ending decades of US-China hostility. Explore key documents and publications related to the Nixon visit.

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