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Rogers, Nixon, and Kissinger confer in the Oval Office. Nixon’s refusal to decide who would make and carry out foreign policy led to numerous public disputes between the State Department and the White House. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State. Nixon and Yahya Khan in Lahore, Pakistan, August 1, 1969. Despite his many domestic problems, Yahya brokered the diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and the PRC. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State. [18.224.67.149] Project MUSE (2024-04-17 18:09 GMT) Kissinger, Nixon, Rogers, and Green strategize on the flight to China, February 1972. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State. Nixon and Zhou begin their second meeting at the Great Hall of the People. Holdridge is to Nixon’s left. Zhang Wenjin, who had escorted Kissinger on the secret trip, is across from Holdridge. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State. Mao Zedong and Nixon during their historic one-hour meeting in Beijing. On Mao’s right are (Nancy) Tang Wensheng and Zhou Enlai. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian , Department of State. [18.224.67.149] Project MUSE (2024-04-17 18:09 GMT) Zhou serves Nixon during the state banquet at the Great Hall of the People. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State. Nixon gets ready to toast with Mao-tai during the state banquet. He followed Haig’s advice and drank the powerful drink sparingly. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian , Department of State. [18.224.67.149] Project MUSE (2024-04-17 18:09 GMT) Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, Zhou Enlai, and an interpreter share a laugh during an informal meeting in Beijing. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State The Nixons and Rogers visit the Great Wall. The president considered sightseeing a distraction to the real work of diplomacy. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State. Nixon and Zhou Enlai review the honor guard during departure ceremonies at Beijing Airport. Courtesy of the Office of the Historian, Department of State. ...