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This paper covers the life of Richard M. Nixon, 37th President of the United States. Emphasis in the paper is on Nixon's life following his resignation from the presidency, but also focuses on his background, with some reference to Watergate, the scandal that ended his presidential career. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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between 1969 and 1974, left behind a variety of legacies; but the one he might most be remembered for is obstruction of justice when it came to the break in
of the Democratic National Committee Headquarter at the Watergate Hotel. His role in that crime cost him the presidency and left a nation with a profound mistrust of government. However,
Nixon activities both during and after his presidency show a man who was ruthless, yet committed to building a strong nation, and to reaching out across political and ideological gulfs
to build relationships and friendships. It wasnt surprising, therefore, that following his death in 1994, people were confused about how they should define this man and his role in United
States - and global - history. There were so many dichotomies throughout his career, attempting to put him in one category is difficult. Yorba Linda to the White House
Nixons pre-presidential history is loaded with interesting, press-making items on their own. There was Nixons role in the Alger Hiss case, in which
Nixon accused Hiss of passing U.S. secrets to the communist. His involvement with Alger Hiss helped propel Nixon into the national limelight during the 1940s. There was also the so-called
"Kitchen Debate" with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, in which the two men debated world politics - in a fake kitchen - during a home and garden show. In addition, Nixon
made history in 1960 by being the first political candidate - along with John F. Kennedy - to debate on television. He was also the first candidate to lose the
debate, based on looks rather than the message. Then there was Nixons famous "Checkers" speech, in which he managed to absolve himself
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