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Country Studies: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats
One of the most controversial presidents since Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, learn more than just the basic facts in this article about Richard M. Nixon's presidency.
Vassar College
Vassar College: President Nixon's Speech on Cambodia
Text of the speech made by President Richard Nixon on April 30, 1970 announcing attacks on the Cambodian-Vietnamese border.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Half Right, Half Wrong: Analyzing a Letter About Ford Pardoning Nixon
In this activity, students will analyze a document sent from a child to President Gerald Ford in 1974. Anthony Ferreira wrote to the president to express his opinion regarding the pardon of Richard Nixon.
George Mason University
George Mason University: Nixon's "Silent Majority" Speech
The text of Nixon's November 3, 1969, "Silent Majority" speech can be found here. Following it is a brief explanation of the effects it had.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Nixon Tapes
Transcript of Margaret Warner's interview with Stanley Kutler on his book, Abuse of Power, detailing the sections of the Nixon tapes which show the President's misuse of constitutional power, resulting in his impeachment. Insights into...
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Richard M. Nixon, 36th Vice President
Detailed discussion of Richard Nixon's rise to the vice-presidency and later the presidency of the United States. Includes a thorough biographical account of his life and political career.
The History Place
The History Place: Gerald R. Ford Pardoning Richard Nixon
Check out this site for a brief history of the Watergate scandal & the text of President Ford's speech announcing his official pardon of Richard Nixon. You can access an audio clip of the speech as well as view the original written...
Virginia Tech
Digital History Reader: How Will Historians Treat Richard Nixon?
Through the context of history, a collection of speeches, assignments, and additional resources students will use this learning module to determine whether Richard Nixon helped or hurt the United States during his presidency despite his...
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1972 Nixon vs. Mc Govern
"President Nixon. Now More Than Ever"."McGovern. Democrat. For the People". This online exhibition features presidential television campaign commercials from the 1972 election. Includes video clips, information about thecandidates, and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Richard Nixon as President
Learn about Nixon's presidency, including his strategy to get the United States out of the Vietnam War, his foreign policy maneuvers with China and the Soviet Union, and his fall from grace due to the Watergate scandal.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Richard Nixon as President
Survey the successes and failures of the Nixon administration through a comprehensive summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a question/answer section from the community.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Watergate, Gerald Ford, and the Nixon Pardon
Lesson plan on an incredible chain of events that led to Ford's presidency. Students learn about this tale of American history, beginning with the Watergate break-in, the Saturday Night Massacre, and an accelerating crisis that would...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Watergate
Analyze the scandal that brought down the Nixon presidency and added to the loss of confidence our nation had in our government. Included on this site is a concise summary, references for further study, questions for analysis, and a...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Veto of the War Powers Resolution
Primary source document for students and teachers. President Richard M. Nixon's letter dated October 24, 1973, vetoing the War Powers Resolution.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Domestic Affairs
An essay on the domestic affairs of Ford includes information on the Nixon pardon, the economy and stagflation, Ford's White House staff, and the New York City bailout.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Richard Milhous Nixon
This website contains links to Nixon's Inaugural Addresses, Vietnamization Speech, Resignation Speech, State of the Union Addresses and a speech on foreign policy.
Other
Potus: Richard M. Nixon
Comprehensive facts about Richard M. Nixon and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
US National Archives
National Archives: When Nixon Met Elvis
The behind-the-scenes story of the famous 1970 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley, as told through original letters, memoranda, and photographs.
US National Archives
Docs Teach: Nixon Visits China: The Week That Changed the World
In this activity, students will analyze images from President Nixon's visit to China in 1972 to determine the sequence of events and learn more about American and Chinese cultural differences.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Nixon's Accomplishments and Defeats
Overview of the accomplishments and defeats of President Richard M. Nixon's administration.
A&E Television
Biography: Richard Nixon
This resource offers a comprehensive life history of Nixon (1913-1994 CE). It also offers links to related people and websites.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Nixon, Ford, and Carter
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Fred J. Maroon & the Nixon Years
This site is a photojournalist's look at the Nixon years from 1970-1974. Text accompanies the photographs of some of the most extraordinary events of the 20th century.