Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. He was known for his foreign policy accomplishments, including opening relations with China and signing the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) treaty with the Soviet Union. However, his presidency was also marred by the Watergate scandal, which led to his resignation in 1974. Nixon's presidency was marked by controversy and polarizing policies, but he also made significant strides in international relations and national security.