Richard Nixon Abuse Power

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According to West’s Encyclopedia of American Law, to abuse power is the improper use of one’s authority, or the commission of an unlawful act, done in official capacity, which influences an outcome in the advantage of the abuser (online). One of the most well known abusers of power from a person in authority is President Richard Milhous Nixon. After losing to President Kennedy in the 1960 elections, Richard M Nixon became our 37th President of this United States in the 1968 election (History.com). Reconciliation was a main goal set by newly appointed President Nixon. The Nation was at odds with turmoil about the war overseas. During his Presidency, Nixon accomplished the removal of soldiers in Viet Nam and improving relationships with the U.S.S.R. and China. However, the only thing Nixon is remembered for is the Watergate scandal that brought fresh separation to the country and eventually led to his almost impeachment and forced resignation (PBS.com). Watergate is a scandal where several burglars were arrested for breaking into the office of the Democratic National Committee (DNC),...

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