Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_3 (category VARCHAR, president VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the category of Richard Nixon as President in a year prior to 2009?
### Answer:
SELECT category FROM table_name_3 WHERE president = "richard nixon" AND year < 2009