RICHARD MILHOUS NIXON

BACKGROUND INFO

• Born January 9, 1917
• In Yorba Linda, California
• He was the 2nd of 5 born to Frank and Hannah Nixon.
• He later on married Thelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan
• Father of Tricia and Julie Nixon

Vietnam War
At the time, Vietnam was separated into North Vietnam, who believed in Communist rule, and South Vietnam, going against Communism. When the Cold War started, North Vietnam joined the Soviet Union, while South Vietnam joined with America. At this time, Nixon was finally elected as president after his second election. He sent troops to help out South Vietnam, because he believed in a fair, free Democracy.

(GOOD) IMPACTS ON SOCIETY

• First President to allow equal rights to women
• Set up organizations to help the poor.
• Made plans to help single parents and the unemployed.

BAD IMPACTS

• First President to resign from office
• Took part in the Watergate Scandal

The Watergate Scandal of the 1970's was at first a rumor that government officials were involved in the break-in at the Democratic National Election Headquarters, located in the Watergate complex in Washingon, D.C. Later on, this theory was proven true, and Nixon's fellow government officials were slowly resigning, forcing Nixon to also resign.

Quote
"Defeat doesn't finish a man, quit does. A man is not finished when he's defeated. He's finished when he quits"- Richard Nixon

DEATH

INTERESTING FACTS

• A.K.A "Tricky Dick", "Red Hunter", "Slick Rick"
• Wrote many books on his experiences in the White House
• Signed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Bill

Cartoon #1
This cartoon represents that Nixon is profiting from the American people. It shows Nixon atop 10 bags with dollar signs on them. This makes the reader think that Nixon is a scandal.

Cartoon #2
This cartoon represents Nixon editing the tapes of his interview on the Watergate Scandal. It shows Nixon hanging between the tapes with the word "not" hanging in his mouth. This makes the reader feel that the tapes are faulty.

Citations
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/herblocks-history/crook.html
https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/I-Am-Not-a-Crook
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/presidents
http://www.biography.com/people/richard-nixon-9424076#early-life-and-congre...