The Tale Of Enigmatic Richard Nixon |Giftex

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Richard Nixon was the 37th President Of the United States who served from 1969-1974. Born on 9 Jan 1913 in Yorba Linda, California, Nixon grew up in a modest Quaker family and made his way to Whittier College and later Duke University School of Law.

Nixon’s Political Saga

Nixon rose to prominence as a Republican politician in California. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1946. He later served as a US Senator from California. In 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower chose Nixon as his running mate for the presidential election. It was during the 1952 campaign, Nixon delivered the famous “Checkers speech,” where he defended himself against allegations of financial impropriety. He revealed that his family had received a gift – a dog named Checkers, which he would not return. Nixon successfully contested for US president in 1968 by defeating Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace. During Nixon’s presidency, there were many initiatives like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

Richard’s Career Journey

Richard Nixon was not a professional actor, but he did participate in Community Theater as a member of the Whittier Community Players in Whittier, California. Also, before entering politics, Nixon had a career as a lawyer, and he also served as a member of the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946. Nixon pursued a policy of détente with the Soviet Union and opened diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in 1972. These efforts were part of his broader foreign policy strategy to ease tensions and improve relations between the superpowers.

Nixon And Watergate Scandal

The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal that led to Nixon’s downfall. The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex and subsequent attempts to cover it up implicated the Nixon administration. He was faced with imminent impeachment and the loss of political support, thus leading to his resignation on Aug 8, 1974. After leaving office, Nixon wrote his memoirs and engaged in diplomatic activities. He died in 1994 in New York. His presidency is remembered for both – significant accomplishments and the Watergate scandal, which had a lasting impact on American politics and the presidency.