Legacy

Nixon is known as the one of the chief builder of modern Republican Party. He was the only Republican to be elected and vice president and as president twice. He settled tensions between Russia and USA about the nuclear weapons and fear of nuclear war. He also started relationship with China which still continues today. He also proposed many programs that helped the environment, health care, etc. However many of his legacies are covered by Watergate Scandal. Because of him, Watergate became a term used to refer to political burglary, bribery, phone tapping, conspiracy, tax fraud, illegal use of government agencies, campaign contributors, etc. Also he is well known as the first president to get impeached.