The Presidents: Nixon

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The Presidents: Nixon

Season 3 Episode 2 | 167m 5s | CC

From ending the Vietnam War and improving relations with China and the Soviet Union, and finally, his resignation in the face of impeachment, Richard Nixon was a tragically insecure man with a bold vision.

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