Synopsis

Richard Nixon was a man of compelling contradictions, a blend of strengths and vulnerabilities that ultimately shaped his ascent to the presidency and, eventually, his downfall. One of the most puzzling figures in modern American politics, he ignited intense and opposing feelings across the nation. From his early career as a zealous opponent of Communism to the president who captivated the world with his groundbreaking diplomacy in China and the Soviet Union, and culminating in his historic resi