Historical information

Richard Nixon was President of the United States from 1969 until 1974 when he resigned (to avoid impeachment) over the Watergate scandal. The book is his account of East-West relations, arguing that the USA should be world leader to maintain peace. Nixon was succeeded by Gerald Ford who issued him with a pardon.

Significance

US political and biographical relevance; international relations; international war and peace.

Physical description

Book; 366 pages.

Front cover: author's name and title.