THE SILENT MAJORITY What did the "Silent Majority" refer to? Which president believed there was a "Silent Majority" of Americans in the United States?

The "Silent Majority" refers to a significant number of people in a country or group who do not express their opinions publicly but whose views are nonetheless influential. This term was popularized by U.S. President Richard Nixon in a speech he delivered on November 3, 1969. In this speech, Nixon referred to the "Silent Majority" of Americans who did not join in the large-scale protests and demonstrations of the 1960s but who supported his policies and the direction of the country.<br /><br />The president who believed there was a "Silent Majority" of Americans in the United States was Richard Nixon.