Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon (pronounced: /ˈrɪtʃərd ˈnɪksən/) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The term "Nixon" is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Nikke" which was a diminutive of Nicholas, and the suffix "-son" meaning "son of".
Richard Nixon is most known for his role in the Watergate scandal, which led to his resignation. He is the only U.S. president to have resigned from office. His presidency also involved the end of the Vietnam War, the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the initiation of the War on Drugs.
Related Terms
- Watergate scandal: A major political scandal in the United States involving the administration of U.S. President Richard Nixon from 1972 to 1974.
- Vietnam War: A long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies, known as the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States.
- Environmental Protection Agency: An independent executive agency of the United States federal government tasked with environmental protection matters.
- War on Drugs: A government-led initiative that aims to stop illegal drug use, distribution and trade by increasing and enforcing penalties for offenders.
Pronunciation
Richard Nixon is pronounced as /ˈrɪtʃərd ˈnɪksən/.
Etymology
The name "Nixon" is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Nikke" which was a diminutive of Nicholas, and the suffix "-son" meaning "son of".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Richard Nixon
- Wikipedia's article - Richard Nixon
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