US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Henry A. (Heinz Alfred) Kissinger
Biography of Henry Kissinger who served in dual roles of Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Richard M. Nixon and played a major part in U.S. diplomacy.
US National Archives
Docs Teach: Nixon Visits China: The Week That Changed the World
In this activity, students will analyze images from President Nixon's visit to China in 1972 to determine the sequence of events and learn more about American and Chinese cultural differences.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Richard M. Nixon
View a general biography of Richard Nixon. Includes portrait, and a link to the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
New York Times
New York Times: h.r. Haldeman's Notes From October 22, 1968
[Free Registration/Login Required] Did Nixon knowingly thwart attempts to end the Vietnam War to help him win the 1968 Presidential Election? Nixon has firmly denied this allegation. Form your own opinion based on the notes written by...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist Dies at 80
A comprehensive story about the career of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Audio is included.
Read Works
Read Works: Working Together for a Better Future
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excerpt from President Richard Nixon's 1969 inaugural address. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
Biography: Richard Nixon
This resource offers a comprehensive life history of Nixon (1913-1994 CE). It also offers links to related people and websites.
Other
Watergate.info: Analysis of the Impeachment Votes
A chart of each of the House Judiciary Committee member's party affiliation and vote on each article of impeachment in the Watergate case.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Richard Nixon
This easy-to-navigate site has Richard Nixon's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Senator Nixon's "Checkers" Speech
A learning module that begins with the historical text "Senator Nixon's 'Checkers' Speech" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech
A learning module that begins with "Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Patricia R. Nixon
A portrait of Patricia Nixon and a discussion of her role as political wife.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Checkers
This is the text, audio, and video [5:21] of Richard Nixon, Vice Presidential Candidate, addresses the nation on TV on September 23, 1952, explaining the $18,000 he took from a group of his supporters. It is known as the "Checkers" speech.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Resignation Address to the Nation
This is the text, audio, and video [5:08] of President Nixon's resignation address to the nation on August 8, 1974.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Cambodian Incursion Address
This is the text, audio. and video [21:54] of President Nixon's speech explaining the conditions in Vietnam and the need to remove the enemy sanctuaries along the border of Vietnam and Cambodia. It was delivered on April 30, 1970, from...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Period 8: 1945 1980
This Khan Academy resource provides a table of contents with notes for several sections of AP US History: Period 8: 1945-1980.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: White House Scandals
How do you approach the difficult task of teaching students about scandals in our Nation's highest office? This lesson plan has students research, compare and contrast, and discuss Watergate and other political scandals.
US National Archives
National Archives: Watergate and the Constitution
The document shown here deals with a specific question: Should the Watergate Special Prosecutor seek an indictment of the former President?
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Special Reports: Revisiting Watergate
A retrospective of the Watergate crisis, compiled from the resources of the newspaper largely responsible for first bringing the crimes of the Nixon administration to light. Includes a chronology, an analysis of key players, links to...
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
Backgrounder: Nixon's 1972 "Ice Breaking" Visit to China
This site discusses Nixon's 1972 visit to China and its lasting effects. There is a recent article reflecting on a significant historical event. Includes links to information about other presidents and their relationship with China.
Digital History
Digital History: The Tet Offensive [Pdf]
Read about the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War and the resulting escalation of American troops committed to the war. This led to increased American protest against the war, and President Johnson's decision not to run for re-election....
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nixon Kennedy Debate
Although Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy weren't the first presidential candidates to use the media to reach the public, their debates showed most clearly how television could influence the voting public.
CNN
Cnn: Chief Justice Rehnquist Has Died
A newspaper piece about Chief Justice William Rehnquist's personal and professional life.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980:the Election of 1968
Read about the pivotal election of 1968, which pitted Richard Nixon against Hubert Humphrey in a race shaped by backlash against the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.