On February 21, 1972, one handshake changed the US-China relationship.
I wrote a short essay for CBS News “Prime Time” on how President Nixon’s risky trip created a new phrase in the political lexicon.
John Dickerson is co-anchor of "CBS Evening News" and anchor of "CBS Evening News Plus." He is also a Contributing Writer to The Atlantic and is co-host of the Slate Political Gabfest.
On February 21, 1972, one handshake changed the US-China relationship.
I wrote a short essay for CBS News “Prime Time” on how President Nixon’s risky trip created a new phrase in the political lexicon.