February 21 in American History
President Nixon landed in Beijing, the first U.S. president to visit the People's Republic of China, ending more than two decades of frozen hostility. The stunning diplomatic opening reshaped the Cold War's balance of power. "Nixon goes to China" became shorthand for a leader doing what only they could get away with.
In 1972: Nixon arrives in China. President Nixon landed in Beijing, the first U.S.
President Nixon landed in Beijing, the first U.S. president to visit the People's Republic of China, ending more than two decades of frozen hostility. The stunning diplomatic opening reshaped the Cold War's balance of power. "Nixon goes to China" became shorthand for a leader doing what only they could get away with.
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