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Intro to Political Science

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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.

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