President Richard Nixon refers to the 37th president of the United States who served from 1969 to 1974. He was known for his foreign policy initiatives, including improving relations with China and ending the Vietnam War.
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Watergate Scandal: This term refers to a political scandal during Nixon's presidency where members of his administration were involved in illegal activities such as wiretapping.
Detente: This term refers to Nixon's policy of reducing tensions between the United States and communist countries, particularly the Soviet Union and China.
Resignation: This term refers to when Nixon stepped down from office in August 1974 following the threat of impeachment due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal.