{"product_id":"985-ozt-richard-m-nixon-silver-round","title":".985 ozt Richard M. Nixon Silver Round","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Franklin Mint commemorative medal created for the President Richard Nixon 1972 Visit to China, which \"Reopened relations with Communist China\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item commemorates the historic visit of U.S. President Richard Nixon to the People's Republic of China from February 21-27, 1972, which was a major step in normalizing diplomatic relations between the two countries during the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes a round medal with a portrait of Richard M. Nixon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn illustration depicts Nixon and others in front of the Great Wall of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText indicates it commemorates the historic visit from February 21-27, 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard M. Nixon, as America's 37th President, took a major step in the cause of world peace when he embarked on a week-long trip to Communist China. Before he left on his historic 11.510-mile journey for peace, Nixon said, \"We must recognize that the government of the People's Republic of China and the government of the United States have had great differences. We will have differences in the future. But what we must do is find a way to see that we can have differences without being enemies in war.\" Nixon's trip marked an important change in American foreign policy. For nearly a quarter-century there had been no official diplomatic contact with China. He laid the foundation for improved relations to begin the vital process of easing world tensions. Born in Yorba Linda, California in 1913. Nixon graduated from Whittier College in 1934. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and entered politics in 1947 as a congressman from California. He also served as a senator from California before he became Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower. Elected President in 1968, Nixon won reelection in 1972 by an overwhelming margin. Before he left office on August 8, 1974, he had established an outstanding record of achievement in foreign relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round is titled \"FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features an image of George Washington kneeling in prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Patriots Hall of Fame Silver Franklin Age of Change\" refers to collectible sterling silver medals issued by the Franklin Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent: .985 oz troy of fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint: Franklin Mint Hall of Fame Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 33.15 g or 30.66 g fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 38.78 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurity: 92.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo taxes on this purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northshore Gold and Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47703468605688,"sku":null,"price":104.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/8261\/6312\/files\/IMG_0168.jpg?v=1766537308","url":"https:\/\/northshoregoldandsilver.com\/products\/985-ozt-richard-m-nixon-silver-round","provider":"Northshore Gold and Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}