Nixon

[ nik-suh n ]

/ ˈnɪk sən /

noun

Richard M(il·hous)

[mil-hous] /ˈmɪl haʊs/, 1913–94, 37th president of the U.S., 1969–74 (resigned).

his wifeThelma Catherine RyanPat, 1912–93, U.S. First Lady 1969–74.

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It was original in how it treated Nixon and his connection to the right before 1968.
Thank Congress, Not LBJ for Great Society|Julian Zelizer, Scott Porch|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Nixon said defending the two islands was “a matter of principle.”
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like so much in American politics, the debate about cops goes back to Nixon, says Pitney.
The GOP and Police Unions: A Love Story|Eleanor Clift|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The thought was that Nixon would have to look to the Northeast, and he really tried to get Rockefeller on his ticket.
This Republican Loved Taxes & Modern Art|Scott Porch|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He became as polarizing a figure as the war itself, court jester to Nixon and corporate shill to boot.
When Your Comic Hero Is an Alleged Rapist|Doug McIntyre|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Well, leave everything as it is," I commanded, despite the rebellion in Nixon's eye.
The Mayor's Wife|Anna Katherine Green
When the car drove up, Nixon was to take my saddle horse by the bridle, walk up and shake hands with me.
Down the Columbia|Lewis R. Freeman
Colonel Nixon, as he had done last year, kindly lent us a cavass; but, alas!
A Pilgrimage to Nejd, Vol. 2 [of 2]|Anne Blunt
At our last meeting, you foretold the near overthrow of Mr. Nixon and the Croker regime.
The Onlooker, Volume 1, Part 2|Various
Quite a stunner, young Mrs. Nixon is, too, and Bert is a good match for her.
The House of Torchy|Sewell Ford

British Dictionary definitions for nixon

Nixon

/ (ˈnɪksən) /

noun

Richard M (ilhous). 1913–94, US Republican politician; 37th president from 1969 until he resigned over the Watergate scandal in 1974

Derived forms of Nixon

Nixonian (nɪkˈsəʊnɪən), adjective

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