It caught everyone by surprise. It must be one of the best kept secrets in modern history.
Nobody expected such a move from President Nixon, the anti-communist. At the same time, it was proof of President Nixon's brilliance and his ability to look forward and promote US interests.
Again, I'm old enough to remember watching the scenes on the evening news. It's amazing how China has changed, from all of those people in bicycles to huge cities polluted by industries and cars.
Was it the right thing to do? We are still debating that today.
We remember Henry Kissinger, who became Secretary of State a year later in 1973. Also, President Nixon discussed the trip in his memoirs.
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