¶ … Nixon before the presidency
Military
Congress & Senate seat
Vice Presidency
The election
1972 election and illegal activity
Pardon and Conclusion
Richard Nixon holds the distinction of being the only United States president to resign the office. Had he not done so, in all likelihood he would have been impeached and forced out of the White House. While in office President Nixon performed a myriad of activities which were at the very least immoral, but often also illegal. What started out as a regime supposedly dedicated to exploration, expansion, and a pledge to end the Vietnam War ended in shame and disgrace. Before Nixon, Americans more or less bought into the words of the politicians in the country. Although there were instances of corruption and distrust, these were considered to be in the minority. It was felt that most politicians wanted to help their constituents and do right by the population who live in this nation. Obviously this is not the case today. All politicians are questioned and doubted in their motives and actions. Through his nefarious choices, President Nixon forever shaped the way Americans think about their president and the government in general.
Before his presidency, Nixon was a fairly honest politician. He was born, went to college, and entered the military. While in the Navy he was honored several times for meritorious service and eventually retired with the rank of lieutenant commander (Black 62). After World War II, Nixon began a political career which was dedicated to promoting American idealism and in the suppression of Communism around the world, helping ensure that the United States retained its interest in this campaign. Further, as both a House Representative...
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