An Analysis Of Richard Nixon's Watergate Scandal

Background:

Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California on January 9, 1913. He received an education at both Whittier College and Duke University School of Law. He began a career in politics eventually earning a position as a U.S. Senator and Representative from California. He quickly earned a reputation as being a leading anti-communist. Years later he served as Dwight D. Eisenhower’s vice president. During the following election of 1968, Richard Nixon ran for presidency for his second time against Hubert Humphrey and won, making him the 37th President of the United States. Shortly after his second term began, he became the first and only U.S. President to resign from office due to the rising tensions surrounding the Watergate

President Nixon’s success’ extend beyond dealing with domestic affairs and improving foreign policies. As President he implemented countless environmental acts that have drastically enhanced the quality of the planet and the life of those on it, has improved the status of both gender and racial equality, and is, in many ways, responsible for the policies that have renovated the nation’s political process into a system that gives the public more access to important information and, therefore, more power as citizens of the United States of America. Nixon has created a legacy that will outlive any memory of

Nixon was under the impression that by doing so, North Vietnam would feel pressured and end the war. In 1972, President Nixon took a trip to Beijing, despite the two countries opposing economic views, and was able to successfully establish a friendly relationship with the country, which is now a crucial component in today’s economy. Months later, Nixon traveled to the Moscow with a similar goal and accomplished much more. After several meetings with Leonid Brezhnev, the leader of the Soviet Union, and other Soviet officials, they were able to come to a number of agreements. The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty were two of the most important and impactful outcomes. They paved the way to further restrictions and agreements regarding nuclear arms control, hopefully creating a safer, more peaceful world for future generations. Other agreements in respect to science, space, and trade were also signed during these