Richard Nixon (related political context)

Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. He is known for ending American involvement in the Vietnam War, establishing key domestic policies, and opening diplomatic relations with China. However, his presidency was marred by the Watergate scandal, a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up, which led to his resignation—the only U.S. President to do so. Nixon’s tenure significantly shaped U.S. politics, highlighting issues of government accountability and wiretapping, and leaving a complex legacy of both diplomatic achievements and political controversy.