Richard M. Nixon

Richard M. Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. He is known for significant foreign policy achievements, including opening diplomatic relations with China and pursuing détente with the Soviet Union. Domestically, he implemented policies like the Environmental Protection Agency and revenue sharing. However, his presidency was marred by the Watergate scandal, which involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up efforts. This led to his resignation in 1974, making him the first U.S. president to do so, leaving a complicated legacy in American history.