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Richard Nixon

1913–1994 · 20th century · Also known as Richard M. Nixon

Richard Nixon was the 37th president of the United States, from 1969 to 1974. He withdrew American forces from Vietnam, pursued détente with the Soviet Union and, with Henry Kissinger, opened relations with the People's Republic of China, visiting Beijing in February 1972. Facing impeachment over the Watergate scandal, he became the only US president to resign.

Richard Nixon
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