Richard Nixon, commonly known as President Nixon, was the 37th president of the United States serving from 1969 to 1974. He played a significant role in shaping domestic and foreign policies during his presidency.
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Executive Branch: The branch of government headed by the president responsible for carrying out and enforcing laws.
Watergate Scandal: A political scandal during Nixon's presidency involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to his resignation.
Detente: A policy implemented by President Nixon aimed at easing Cold War tensions between the United States and communist nations like China and the Soviet Union.