Richard Nixon

by Julia Chandler (Editor)

Overview

After eight years as vice president and a close loss in the election of 1960, Richard Nixon’s political career seemed to be over. He rebounded to win two terms as president, during which he arranged talks to end the Vietnam War, reestablished diplomatic relations with China, reformed welfare, and established the EPA. Despite his policy achievements, his presidency was undone by his role in covering up the Watergate scandal. Facing almost certain impeachment, Nixon resigned the presidency, tarnishing his legacy. Readers will encounter something other than a caricature here—a Richard Nixon of great complexity, a leader whose substantial political achievements were undone by deeply human weaknesses and failures of judgment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680485288
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2016
Series:	Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in Leadership Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Early Life and Career 10

Chapter 2 Congress and Vice Presidency 22

Chapter 3 Presidency 34

Chapter 4 Watergate and Resignation 53

Conclusion 68

Glossary 70

For More Information 73

For Further Reading 76

Index 78