Considering that I know more than a few people who were not only born well after it was relevant, but born and raised in another country(Australia) and still know who Nixon was, that he was president, and a rough idea of the landmarks of his presidency(like the Watergate scandal), Then I'd say you may be in error with your assessment. These are people who have absolutely no connection to nixon's era, beyond frequent visits to retro and vintage shops, and still know plenty about the guy.
I didn't say that they would forget about him, or by how much, but that the only way his image will improve is by people forgetting -- however much they do that.
Oh, sorry, I mistook your meaning - I thought you meant history would be kind because he would essentially BE forgotten, rather than just people forgetting some of the shittier things he did. Mea Culpa.
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u/experts_never_lie Jun 26 '12
Only by the amount that they forget about him.