"Nixon Reconsidered"

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The paper examines "Nixon Reconsidered" where Hoff wants to consider the president and his life without considering the Watergate scandal which he is so notorious for masterminding and condoning. The paper explains that Hoff's goal is to show that Nixon's many accomplishments may outweigh the Watergate affair. The paper posits that her book is a detailed and well-researched look into Nixon and may make at least some readers reconsider their opinion of the man and his accomplishments.

From the Paper:

"Hoff maintains Nixon was "aprincipled," which she defines very basically as a person who does not or cannot admit wrongdoing because they do not perceive they have done anything wrong according to societal or moral standards (Hoff 3). However, Hoff intends through this book to show that Nixon, although he may be most remembered for is aprincipled handling and cover up of the Watergate affair, should be remembered for many other things he accomplished during his presidency, both domestically and in foreign policy. She intends to give the reader insight into these accomplishments to back up her claim that Nixon was much more than the Watergate scandal, and should be remembered as a president who accomplished much, rather than left office in turmoil and disgrace."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hoff, Joan. Nixon Reconsidered. New York: Basic Books, 1994.

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