Asked by Renuka Hirekurabar on Sep 24, 2024

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Who initially declared the War on Drugs/Crime?

A) President Taft
B) President Nixon
C) President Reagan
D) President Bush

War on Drugs

An American-led global campaign of prohibition and foreign military aid and military intervention, with the aim of reducing the illegal drug trade.

Declared

Means to make a statement or announcement in a public, official, or definitive way.

  • Absorb information regarding the inception and aftermath of the War on Drugs.
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Mehar Dhillon4 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
President Nixon is widely credited with declaring the "War on Drugs" in the early 1970s, as part of his broader "War on Crime" initiative. This involved increasing federal funding for law enforcement, creating new agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration, and passing stricter drug laws like the Controlled Substances Act. The war on drugs continued under subsequent presidents, particularly Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.