Exactly why Nixon decided to leave his law career behind and enter the political ring is unclear, though his long-held desire to outgrow his humble beginnings was likely a factor. Regardless of his personal motives,

Richard Nixon invited Johnny Cash to the White House in an attempt to politically persuade and “neutralize” him.

On July 15, Nixon announced to his nation’s surprise — and Taiwan’s distress — that he would visit China. The United Nations stripped the Republic of China of its position and gave its seat to the PRC in October, and by 1973, a slew of countries had broken ties with the island nation to establish diplomatic ties with the mainland.

A poll shows Biden's approval lower than Trump and Obama, with 77% believing he did not fulfill his campaign promises.

Fred Mendoza, a member of Nixon’s Cabinet Committee on Spanish-Speaking People, pauses during the wreath laying to commemorate President Richard Nixon’s birthday at his library and museum in Yorba Linda, CA on Friday, January 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Others wonder if Trump’s GOP is now some kind of cult ... The coalition that elected Trump, like the one that reelected Richard Nixon in 1972, is less internally coherent than the one George ...

Much ink has been spilled over Donald Trump’s record-shattering fundraising for his second inauguration. The president-elect has collected a reported $170 million for the smattering of ceremonies and festivities in Washington,

Jon Stewart admitted Republicans are simply "better" at "new media," making Democrats look like Richard Nixon compared to John F. Kennedy.

By signing HB24-1152 into law, Jared Polis began essentially eliminating single-family-zoned properties, removing occupancy limits, providing financial incentives to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on every lot, then pushing Colorado municipalities to use a zoning blowtorch to help him finish the job.

An old maxim holds that history repeats itself: first as tragedy, then as farce. During his previous Oval Office stint, Donald Trump scrambled this order, bouncing between the two. The numbers alone are jarring—and weird.

Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan at the Republican's inauguration. Richard Nixon clasped John F.

Mike Johnson said he is going to order that the Capitol's flags, which are at half-staff due to the death of Jimmy Carter, be raised for Donald Trump's inauguration.