An idea from the Enlightenment that influenced the Declaration of Independence was

The Social Contract. The Declaration of Independence serves as a social contract like an obligation to protect the rights of people.

richard milhous nixon (january 9, 1913 – april 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign (quit). he is also known for corruption and the watergate scandal which resulted in the public losing trust in him and his resignation.

adopted the practice of proskynesis, a persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others, depending on their rank.