Explores, chronologically, the political impact, cultural legacy, and historical placement of politician Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994). Using the methodologies of history and political science, this course considers Nixon’s political and personal trajectory, his domestic and foreign policies, and his impact on the world during his lifetime and posthumously. Attention and debate will also focus on the revised view and legacy of Nixon’s reputation and his actions both reviled (Watergate, invasion of Cambodia) and championed (Creation of the EPA, opening of diplomacy with Communist China) Each class will explore the politics, history, and cultural depiction of Nixon within specific time frames.