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...
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