President Nixon: A True American Hero

A hero is described as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, and or noble qualities. Former President Richard Nixon vigorously attempted to abide by this definition while ensuring that the people of the U.S would be under proper leadership. President Nixon was elected into presidency in 1968. He took over for President Lyndon B. Johnson who’s most acknowledgeable action, was waging war with Vietnam. And with the war, he also had the pleasure of dealing with the hardships that Vietnam brought to the U.S. issues like; the veterans who were ferociously out casted and shunned from society. As well as the immense problems that the pentagon papers brought the United States. These issues were undoubtedly the most important and crucial problems that Nixon had to …show more content…
In the days leading up to this dreadful and horrific day, president Nixon had a certain fear that he may never again be elected. Instead of honorably provoking his campaign and working harder to outrun George McGovern, who was the senator of South Dakota, he proceeded to infiltrate the Watergate Hotel. This hotel was no random and insignificant place, it was the democratic headquarters during the voting process. And Nixon had the idea to hire a group of his advisors that included ( Charles Colson, John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, Robert Mardian, John Mitchell, Kenneth Parkinson, and Jordan Strachan.) This group of men was also known as the Watergate seven. And their job was to break into the hotel and steal information that could benefit Nixon in his re- election. Unfortunately for president Nixon, they were caught by a low level security officer for the building. When they were caught, it sparked the fear that America would be faced with for another twenty years. Some may say he was a terrible leader, but not many acknowledge his triumphs. Including his domestic and foreign