An analysis of three presidential administrations and excerpts from original documents supporting and opposing the presidents' positions.

Richard M. Nixon (1969-1974) - Vietnamization -- Detente -- Space Policy -- Invasion of Cambodia -- Creation of the Environmental Protection Agency -- Wage and Price Controls -- Nixon's Trip to China -- Busing -- SALT Treaties -- Presidential Impoundment of Funds -- Revenue Sharing -- Surrender of White House Tapes -- The Firing of Archibald Cox -- Veto of the War Powers Resolution -- Gerald Ford (1974-1977) -- President Ford Pardons Richard Nixon -- Clemency for Vietnam Draft Evaders and Military Deserters -- "Whip Inflation Now" -- Vietnam Evacuation -- Recovery of the SS Mayaguez -- Helsinki Accords -- Federal Loans to New York City -- The CIA Controversy -- Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) -- Pardon for Vietnam War Resisters -- Human Rights and Foreign Policy -- Airline Deregulation -- Panama Canal Treaties -- Energy Taxes -- Camp David Peace Accords -- Anti-Inflation Program -- Creation of the Department of Education -- SALT II -- The Carter Doctrine -- Soviet Grain Embargo -- Olympic Boycott -- Attempted Rescue of American Hostages in Iran -- Superfund.