Nixon
[nik-suh n]
- 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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Examples from the Web for nixon
Contemporary Examples
It was original in how it treated Nixon and his connection to the right before 1968.
Nixon said defending the two islands was “a matter of principle.”
Like so much in American politics, the debate about cops goes back to Nixon, says Pitney.
The thought was that Nixon would have to look to the Northeast, and he really tried to get Rockefeller on his ticket.
He became as polarizing a figure as the war itself, court jester to Nixon and corporate shill to boot.
Historical Examples
I was not aware that you and Mr. Nixon had been discussing my habits.
That Boy Of Norcott'sCharles James Lever
Tell me then, Mr. Nixon, who are the two gentlemen I saw at breakfast outside?
That Boy Of Norcott'sCharles James Lever
You were just taking that post and rail out of Nixon's lawn as I came by.
BarringtonCharles James Lever
But Nixon knew what he was about, and was simply steadying his team for the turn.
The Ontario High School ReaderA.E. Marty
I think Miss Nixon guessed what my father's best English could not convey.
The Promised LandMary Antin
Nixon
- Richard M (ilhous). 1913–94, US Republican politician; 37th president from 1969 until he resigned over the Watergate scandal in 1974
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Word Origin and History for nixon
Nixon
surname, variant of Nickson, literally "son of (a man named) Nick, English familiar form of Nicholas.
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