1. President Nixon (presidency + character)

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When + how did Richard Nixon’s long political career begin?

When he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1947.

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When did Nixon become well known?

During the Red Scare, where he was largely responsible for sending Alger Hiss to trial.

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What did Nixon do before presidency?

  • Elected to the Senate

  • Served as Vice President under Eisenhower

  • When he runs for presidency: loses narrowly to Kennedy the 1st time, but 2nd time is chosen by Republicans again and becomes president.

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Name two good points of Nixon as President.

Very intelligent, hardworking

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Name two bad points of Nixon as President.

Deeply suspicious, paranoid.

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What did Nixon’s bad points lead to him being accused of and why?

  • Holding resentments against people he thought were against him

  • Rewarding people showing loyalty