Cultural depictions of Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, has inspired or been portrayed in numerous cultural works.

Literature[edit]

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Music and stage production[edit]

Hundreds of songs have been released about or referencing Richard Nixon, with a significant portion focused on the Watergate scandal.[3] Many songs also focus on the Vietnam War, as identified by the Vietnam War Song Project. Music historian Justin Brummer writes that in 1968 "Richard Nixon won the election and soon became the focus of protest". This included songs about the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, the Kent State shootings, the Pentagon Papers, and the Silent majority.[4]

Stage productions include:

Video games[edit]

Richard Nixon is a playable character in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies map "Five", which takes place in The Pentagon, alongside John F. Kennedy, Robert McNamara, and Fidel Castro. He is voiced by Dave Mallow.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mulkern, Patrick (October 23, 2013). "Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut / Day of the Moon". Radio Times. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "The Final Days". IMDb. 29 October 1989.
  3. ^ Brummer, Justin. "Richard Nixon and Watergate Songs". RYM. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  4. ^ Brummer, Justin. "The Vietnam War: A History in Song". History Today.