1969-1974

A chronology of the life of former president Richard M. Nixon, a compilation of twenty-four of his speeches, and a bibliography of books, articles, and documents by and about him.

Contains essays by various scholars in which they examine the key decisions of President Richard Nixon, looking at Nixon's response to environmental concerns, his attempts to end the Vietnam War, his visit to China, and the Watergate scandal that led to his resignation.

Discusses the break-in at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. in 1972 and the events which unfolded thereafter resulting in the downfall of a president and a distrust of government.

Presents the life of Richard M. Nixon, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career.

Presents a representative selection of editorial cartoons on the topic of the Watergate scandal, each with background and analysis, and includes an introductory essay, a bibliography, and resources.

Traces the political career of Henry Kissinger and his influence in foreign policy with Communist China, detente, Cambodia, and Chile as well as in America's involvement in Vietnam.

Details the events of the scandal called Watergate, including the major players, how the facts were uncovered, and the way in which the events ultimately reaffirmed basic principles of the Constitution.

"Presents an account of the involvement of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger in Pakistan's 1970s military dictatorship and argues that they encouraged China's military presence in India, illegally supplied weapons that were used in massacres and embraced military strategies that have negatively impacted geopolitics for decades"--Provided by OCLC.