Summary. 1  Many human illnesses are caused by infection with either bacteria or viruses. 2  Most bacterial diseases can be treated with antibiotics, although antibiotic-resistant strains are starting to emerge. 3  Viruses pose a challenge to the bodyâs immune system because they hide inside cells.
As the 37th president of the United States, Nixon became deeply embroiled in scandal during his second term and was left with no option but to resign from office or be impeached. In addition to serving as president, he also served one term as representative, a partial term as senator, and two terms as vice president.
Richard Nixon was elected the 37th President of the United States (1969-1974) after previously serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from California.s Vice President, Nixon took on major duties in the Eisenhower Administration. Nominated for President by acclamation in 1960, he lost by a narrow margin to John F. Kennedy. In 1968, he again won his party's nomination, and went on to defeat Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and third-party candidate George C. Wallace.