Nixon's Viet moves seen as political squeeze on Russia
President Nixon pursues a strategy to pressure the Soviet Union by linking Vietnam diplomacy to Moscow. He aims to shift leverage from Hanoi to Russia, using naval mine actions and stalled talks to force concessions while balancing military risk and possible partition scenarios in Indochina.
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Nixon relies on Constitution and Lincoln precedent for military actions
Washington reports President Nixon cited his commander in chief powers and Lincoln precedent to justify mining North Vietnamese ports and other actions. Critics led by Senator Fulbright argue the move exceeds constitutional war powers, noting Congress holds declaring war and funding authority.
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