Chapter 1

Introduction (4:04)
A biography of Richard Nixon, the 37th president.
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Chapter 2

The Silent Majority (7:20)
Born to a Quaker family of modest means, Nixon grows up in a small California town. He shows an early ambition and interest in politics.
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Chapter 3

The Important Thing is to Win (5:58)
Nixon attends law school, marries, and serves in World War II. In 1946, he uses aggressive tactics to win a seat in Congress.
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Chapter 4

The Concealed Enemy (6:47)
Nixon serves on the House Committee on Un-American Activities and investigates government official Alger Hiss as a Communist and spy.
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Chapter 5

The Pink Lady (3:52)
Implying that his opponent Helen Gahagan Douglas is a Communist, Nixon wins a seat in the Senate in 1950.
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Chapter 6

A Nixon Republican (9:28)
In 1952, Nixon weathers a hostile press and partisan attacks to position himself as the next Republican presidential nominee.
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Chapter 7

Eisenhower's Point Man (4:47)
Nixon handles political assignments as vice president. He governs cautiously for two months while Eisenhower recovers from a heart attack. In 1956, the team is re-elected in a landslide.
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Chapter 8

The Bronze Warrior (8:58)
In 1960, with the first televised presidential debates, Nixon loses a close presidential race to a tanned, charming Democratic senator, John F. Kennedy.
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Chapter 9

Oblivion (2:57)
When Nixon loses his California gubernatorial bid in 1962, his political career looks finished. He tells reporters, "you don't have Nixon to kick around anymore."
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Chapter 10

Triumph (15:19)
Nixon works as a Wall Street lawyer but keeps active in politics. In a remarkable comeback, he wins the presidency in 1968.
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Chapter 11

Peacemaker (6:47)
After assembling a loyal staff, Nixon sets out ambitious foreign policy goals with National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger.
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Chapter 12

Mr. Nixon's War (8:56)
The country remains bitterly divided over the Vietnam War as Nixon escalates attacks into Cambodia, trying to reach "an honorable end."
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Chapter 13

Living in a Bunker (9:19)
After National Guardsmen kill four students at Kent State University, tensions flare over the war. Nixon begins secretly taping White House conversations.
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Chapter 14

Enemies (6:41)
Nixon responds to negative press by creating an "enemies list." His staff and their agents target enemies with illegal measures.
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Chapter 15

To the Summit (7:44)
Nixon achieves foreign policy successes in China and the Soviet Union. Burglars working for Nixon's re-election committee break into the Watergate offices of the Democratic National Committee.
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Chapter 16

The Fall (9:36)
Nixon is re-elected in a landslide while the investigation into Watergate burglaries begins. After Nixon orders intensive bombing in Vietnam, peace talks lead to a cease-fire.
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Chapter 17

Secrets Unraveled (11:34)
After months of a White House cover-up, counsel John Dean reveals to federal prosecutors the administration's involvement in break-ins.
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Chapter 18

"I Am Not a Crook" (7:58)
In his testimony to the Senate Watergate Committee, John Dean charges Nixon with obstruction of justice. Congress subpoenas the White House tape recordings.
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Chapter 19

Constitutional Crisis (8:19)
Nixon refuses to comply with subpoenas. His vice president, charged with tax evasion, resigns. Nixon's attorney general refuses to fire the special Watergate prosecutor, and many call for Nixon's impeachment.
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Chapter 20

The Last Campaign (9:38)
Congress impeaches President Nixon, charging him with obstruction of justice, abuse of power and contempt of Congress.
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Chapter 21

The Judgment of History (6:32)
Nixon resigns from office. His successor Gerald Ford grants him a full pardon, but over 70 others are convicted of crimes.
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Chapter 22

Credits (1:43)
Production credits for part two of the television program.
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