Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. He is known for his involvement in the Watergate scandal and subsequent resignation.
Watergate scandal: The Watergate scandal refers to the political scandal in the 1970s that involved illegal activities by members of Nixon's administration, leading to his resignation.
Resignation: Resignation is when a high-ranking official voluntarily steps down from their position.
Executive privilege: Executive privilege is the power that allows a president to withhold information or documents from being disclosed to Congress or the courts.
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