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**Richard Nixon (1969–1974) **
code //Major Events With Richard Nixon//. //Think Quest//. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2010. .
 * Post 1:** My president is Richard Nixon. I already knew that he was the 37th president of the United States, and that there's a lot of movies based off of him. My initial thought about him is that he was a hero. He was one of the more intelligent presidents, and had a lot of tactics for helping out the U.S.A. Even though he made some mistakes during his presidency, he was still very well liked by the citizens of America. He was the greatest president and leader since Franklin D. Roosevelt, or at least I think so.
 * Post 2: Visit To China- []** In 1972, President Richard Nixon broke a 22-year was between the United States and Communist China. He lowered the restrictions for entering the U.S. for the Chinese citizens. This move was a very important step in formally normalizing relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China. This was the first time a U.S. president had visited the PRC. After Nixons visit, relations between the United States and the PRC improved, which was one of Nixons greatest achievements during his presidency. I think this event made Richard Nixon a hero, because he worked hard and actually succeeded in improving the relations between the U.S. and China. He truly cared about the United States, and tried to help out the best he could.

code code "Richard M. Nixon." //The White House//. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2010. .
 * Post 3: Quest For World Stability** - [] In 1972, Richard Nixon made several visits to Beijing and Moscow. His important meetings with Leonid I. Brezhnev, the Russian leader at the time, made a treaty to limit strategic nuclear weapons. In 1973, he proclaimed an agreement with North Vietnam to end American involvement in Indochina. In 1974, his secretary of state discussed disengagement agreements between Egypt, Syria, and Israel. In Nixon's 1972 bid for office, Nixon beat Democratic candidate George McGovern by one of the largest margins on record. I think this shows how Nixon was a hero because he really tried hard to run for office, and to make a treaty to limit strategic nuclear weapons.

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code "Richard Nixon Thirty-Seventh President of the United States." //About: American History//. N.p., n.d.    Web. 14 Jan. 2010. . code
 * Post 4: Post-Presidential Period** - [] In 1985, Nixon dealt with a dispute between major league baseball and the umpire association. He traveled broadly. He also provided advice to many politicians including the Reagan administration. He wrote about his expierences and policies. Nixon died on April 22nd, 1994. He was a true hero, because of all the good he did for people and the great advice he gave.=====

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code "Richard M. Nixon." //Ohio History Center//. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2010. . code ===Post 6: Set High Goals By Sharing A Vision - [] Nixon seemed to have a confused perception of himself and of America. He claimed to speak for the "Silent Majority" but never clearly communicated anything positive that he believed in. But he was determined to demonstrate his worth, especially to himself. He was unwilling to show any sign of weakness, or to give up. He felt that if he made the absolute effort, he could accomplish anything. A true hero at heart, he wouldn't let anything put him down.=== Schoenburg, Philip Ernest, Dr. "Richard Nixon On Leadership." //Presidential Expert//. N.p., 2000. Web. 14 Jan. 2010. [].
 * Post 5:** [] Upon leaving the Navy, Nixon embarked upon a career in politics. In 1946, he won election to the United States House of Representatives from California. While serving in the House of Representatives, Nixon helped force the Taft-Hartley Bill through Congress. He also was a member of the House Un-American Activities Committee. In 1950, Nixon became one of California's two United States Senators. He served in the Senate until 1953, when he became President Dwight Eisenhower's Vice President of the United States. I think this portrays how he was a hero because he helped force the Taft-Hartley Bill through congress, and worked hard enough to become one of California's 2 senators.=====


 * Post 7: []** Nixon was born on January 9, 1913 in Yorba Linda, California. He grew up in Califonia in poverty. He was raised a quaker. He had two brothers die of tuberculosis. He went to local public schools. He attended Whittier College from 1930-34 and graduated with a history degree. He then went to Duke University Law School and graduated in 1937.

Kelly, Martin. "Richard Nixon - Thirty Seventh President Of The United States." //About American// //History//. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2010. .

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 * Post 8: [|http://www.playlist.com/playlist/19016617483]** I think this song describes how Richard Nixon dealt with issues and other problems during his presidency. For example, song of the lyrics from this famous song, "Don't worry about a thing, Cause every little thing is gunna be alright" would help describe that he was a very calm person who didn't freak out about something, and just be calm when he tried to deal with an issue. Another example of lyrics would be "Rise up this mornin', Smiled with the risin' sun." This could express how he woke up everyday with a smile on his face, happy that he's the president of the United States.=====

Always remember that others may hate you but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself. - Richard M. Nixon
A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits. - Richard M. Nixon

I can take it. The tougher it gets, the cooler I get. - Richard M. Nixon

**Post 10:** [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Nixon_family.jpg]]
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This is a photo of Richard Nixon and his family. From left to right: David Eisenhower, Julie Nixon Eisenhower (seated), President [|Richard Nixon], First Lady [|Pat Nixon], Tricia Nixon Cox (seated), and Edward Cox. I think he looks very happy, as well as his family does.

Nixon Family. Wikimedia Commons. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2010. .