Nixon Research

How is Richard Nixon is such a hated person now, when he won his second election by a land slide?


During Richard Nixon second presidency he did things that the country didn't like, things like price controls of foods. This was something that wasn't favored by the people or business people. He also tried to control the prices and amount of oils and natural gases, and he also increased he pay of federal employee. These are some of the events leading up to the people of this country hating Richard Nixon. The biggest thing that went on that made this country hate Richard Nixon was Watergate. This was a misson set up by the president Richard Nixon, he had 5 people go undercover and break into a hotel in Washington D.C. which just happened to be the Democratic Campaign Headquarters. After Richard realized he was going to get impeached, Nixon announced his Resignation. The reason for Nixon winning this election by so much and than ending up being the most hated president, it as the little events like the rise of food cost, oil, gas and the pay of federal employees. And the Largest part of this happening of people hating him is Watergate.