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> The “silent majority” was used by President Richard Nixon during his presidency and his campaign against the Vietnam war.

Excuse me? The "silent majority" was the set of Americans who were for the war, not (loudly) protesting against it. Nixon was all for continuing the war.

parent Transfinity 4 years ago

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