The Richard Nixon whom Ben Stein knew was n't anything like the way media portrayed him . Stein : Nixon was under constant media assault , never had control of both houses of Congress . Stein : He ended Vietnam War , brought home POWs , saved Israel and made peace . Stein : His administration did a lot to help minorities in America.
The Richard Nixon whom Ben Stein knew was n't anything like the way media portrayed him . Stein : Nixon was under constant media assault , never had control of both houses of Congress . Stein : He ended Vietnam War , brought home POWs , saved Israel and made peace . Stein : In key event to ending Cold War , Nixon opened ties with China , subduing Russia .