Richard Milhous Nixon Quotes
A collection of quotes by Richard Milhous Nixon.
Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. He was born in Yorba Linda, California, and grew up in a modest Quaker family. Nixon completed his education at Duke University School of Law and embarked on a career in public service.
Nixon rose to prominence as a Congressman, Senator, and Vice President during Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration. He gained national attention for his role in investigating Alger Hiss, a former State Department official accused of being a Soviet spy. Nixon's political fortunes continued to rise, and he ran for President in 1960 but narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy.
He made a successful comeback in 1968, winning the presidential election against Hubert Humphrey. Nixon's presidency was marked by domestic and international challenges. Domestically, he pursued policies aimed at achieving racial integration, environmental protection, and space exploration. However, his presidency was overshadowed by his involvement in the Watergate scandal, a political scandal that resulted in his resignation in 1974. Watergate involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters during the 1972 presidential election campaign, and subsequent attempts to cover it up.
After leaving the White House, Nixon devoted himself to writing and foreign policy endeavors, often referred to as "The Nixon Doctrine." Despite his successes in improving relations with China and the Soviet Union, his presidency remains largely defined by the Watergate scandal. Nixon died in 1994, leaving behind a complex legacy as a brilliant yet controversial figure in American political history.
