Nixon

Definition

Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 until his resignation in 1974 due to the Watergate scandal. His presidency significantly impacted international relations, notably through the policy of détente with the Soviet Union and opening diplomatic relations with China.

Related terms

Détente: A period of improved relations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, characterized by negotiation and treaty agreements to reduce hostilities.

Watergate Scandal:

A major political scandal that occurred in the United States in the early 1970s, leading to President Nixon’s resignation after it was revealed that he had knowledge of a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

Cold War:

A state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare, primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1991