Who Was Richard Nixon?, Megan Stine
Who Was Richard Nixon?, Megan Stine
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Who Was Richard Nixon?

Author: Megan Stine, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Stephen Graybill

Unabridged: 1 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/03/2020


Synopsis

Learn more about Richard Nixon--one of America's most unpopular presidents and the only one to resign from the position.

On August 8, 1974, millions sat stunned as they watched Richard Nixon on TV when he announced he was stepping down as the President of the United States. He'd participated in a scandal that included secret tape recordings, a burglary, and a cover-up, and now his secrets and lies were catching up to him. How could Nixon, a man who had been reelected in a landslide victory just two years earlier, now be leaving office in disgrace?

Author Megan Stine takes readers through President Nixon's life--from his childhood and military experiences during World War II--to his long political career and the Watergate scandal that tarnished his legacy and deepened American's mistrust of the government.

About The Author

Megan Stine has written several books for young readers, including Where Is the White House?, What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?, Who Was Ulysses S. Grant?, Who Is Michelle Obama?, and Who Was Sally Ride? She lives in Clinton, Connecticut.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Licha on April 03, 2021

Didn't know much about Nixon before I started this. Fun or interesting facts I learned: --He played the piano, violin, clarinet, saxophone, and accordion. --Nixon was accepted to Harvard University but because his family couldn't afford it, he attended Whittier College (CA) instead. --In 1950, when Nix......more

Goodreads review by North on March 31, 2020

My son and I have a "new favorite" in 70 or so "Who Was" books. A rare negative biography for kids, my son and I could not put this down and read it in 24 hours cover to cover. "He was a nice guy who liked dirty tricks," said my son. The book made me you feel bad for Nixon without whitewashing any o......more

Goodreads review by David on February 28, 2025

Richard Nixon was president of the United States of America but will most likely always be known as Tricky Dicky, the force behind the Watergate conspiracy. This biography provides a good explanation of Watergate and Nixon's resultant resignation. The book is well written but a better choice in the......more

Goodreads review by Alaina on January 09, 2024

Ok I didn't fully realize this was a kids book when I borrowed it. It wasn't bad. It had a lot of info in it, but didn't go into the detail I was looking for. It's probably a 3rd-5th grade level. Only 1 hour long I had it on 1.75 speed so only about 40 min long for me.......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on September 28, 2022

This whole series is fabulous. All the information is presented in an interesting and neutral way that makes it easy to comprehend and gain a superficial understanding of history. Great fro sparking interest in young people.......more