“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
—Oath of Office of the President of the United States
Right hand held high, Richard M. Nixon was sworn into the office he had already betrayed. In the months before the 1968 election, Nixon and his allies—including the “Dragon Lady” Anna Chennault and Henry Kissinger—collaborated with foreign nationals to undermine Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson’s Vietnam peace talks in order to curry public favor for Nixon and his secret plan to bring an end to the Vietnam War. Nixon’s sabotage extended the brutal conflict, ultimately costing thousands of lives. This incisive account reveals the true Nixon and shakes the fundamental trust we place in our leaders.
Former White House correspondent and United Press International bureau chief Don Fulsom has led a full career in the Washington political scene. Born in Buffalo, New York, this former journalist covered the Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton presidencies during his career. His expertise has led to published titles on the Nixon and Clinton presidencies as well as many articles on various subjects in government. Fulsom graduated from Syracuse University, where he majored in history. His impressive résumé includes reporting for the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, Esquire, Los Angeles magazine, Regardie's, and Washington City Paper. With his professional and inside knowledge on political events, he is a sought-after guest on major networks, including CNN, C-SPAN, USATODAY.COM, Voice of America, Fox News Channel, the History Channel, and BBC. He has also appeared on a number of radio shows. Fulsom is a correspondent for Crime Magazine, where he has contributed numerous investigative articles. An adjunct professor of government at American University, Fulsom teaches a course titled Watergate: A Constitutional Crisis and an honors course titled Who Killed JFK? Both of these courses have been mentioned in the media. Fulsom and his wife reside in Washington, DC.