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Richard M. NixonRichard M. Nixon3737thth President of the United States President of the United States
Luke BishopLuke Bishop
Early LifeEarly Life
Richard Milhous Nixon was born on Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9January 9thth, 1913, to Francis and Hannah , 1913, to Francis and Hannah NixonNixon Born in Yorba Linda, CABorn in Yorba Linda, CA Four brothers: Harold, Donald, Arthur and EdFour brothers: Harold, Donald, Arthur and Ed
In 1922, the Nixons moved from Yorba In 1922, the Nixons moved from Yorba Linda to Whittier, CALinda to Whittier, CA
MarriageMarriage
On June 21, 1940, Richard married On June 21, 1940, Richard married Thelma Ryan (went by Pat)Thelma Ryan (went by Pat)
The couple had two childrenThe couple had two children Patricia Nixon was born on February 21, 1946Patricia Nixon was born on February 21, 1946
Married Edward Cox on June 12, 1971 (became Married Edward Cox on June 12, 1971 (became Patricia Nixon Cox)Patricia Nixon Cox)
Julie Nixon was born on July 5, 1948Julie Nixon was born on July 5, 1948 Married Dwight David Eisenhower II (grandson of Married Dwight David Eisenhower II (grandson of
President Eisenhower) on December 22, 1968 President Eisenhower) on December 22, 1968 (became Julie Nixon Eisenhower)(became Julie Nixon Eisenhower)
Pre-Presidential CareersPre-Presidential Careers
In 1937, Nixon became an attorney in La In 1937, Nixon became an attorney in La Habra, CA with the Wingert and Bewley Habra, CA with the Wingert and Bewley firmfirm
In January 1942, Pat and Richard moved In January 1942, Pat and Richard moved to Washington, D.C., where Richard to Washington, D.C., where Richard began to work for the Office of Price began to work for the Office of Price AdministrationAdministration
Military ServiceMilitary Service
Nixon was commissioned into the United Nixon was commissioned into the United States Navy in August 1942States Navy in August 1942 Nixon was eligible for exemption, but chose to Nixon was eligible for exemption, but chose to
serve anywaysserve anyways
In October 1945, Nixon was promoted to In October 1945, Nixon was promoted to the position of lieutenant commanderthe position of lieutenant commander
He resigned from his position on January He resigned from his position on January 1, 19461, 1946
Early Political InvolvementEarly Political Involvement In 1946, Nixon defeated the five-term In 1946, Nixon defeated the five-term
incumbent representative to become a incumbent representative to become a representative in the California congressrepresentative in the California congress
In the 1950 election, Nixon was elected to In the 1950 election, Nixon was elected to become a U.S. Senator for Californiabecome a U.S. Senator for California
From 1953-1961, Nixon was V.P. for From 1953-1961, Nixon was V.P. for President Dwight D. EisenhowerPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower
In the election of 1960, Nixon ran for In the election of 1960, Nixon ran for president and was defeated by John F. president and was defeated by John F. Kennedy.Kennedy.
In OfficeIn Office
On November 5, 1968, Nixon defeated On November 5, 1968, Nixon defeated Herbert Humphrey by nearly 500,000 votesHerbert Humphrey by nearly 500,000 votes Nixon and his running mate, Spiro Agnew, were Nixon and his running mate, Spiro Agnew, were
sworn in on January 20,1969sworn in on January 20,1969
In 1972, Nixon won 49 out of 50 states to In 1972, Nixon won 49 out of 50 states to defeat George McGovern for the presidencydefeat George McGovern for the presidency Nixon only lost in Massachusetts and the Nixon only lost in Massachusetts and the
District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia This time, Gerald Ford was Nixon’s vice-This time, Gerald Ford was Nixon’s vice-
presidential candidatepresidential candidate
The Watergate ScandalThe Watergate Scandal On June 17, 1972, five men were found breaking into On June 17, 1972, five men were found breaking into
the Watergate hotel (the Democratic National the Watergate hotel (the Democratic National Committee Headquarters)Committee Headquarters)
Through the investigation, it was discovered that Through the investigation, it was discovered that many illegal events were conducted by the Nixon many illegal events were conducted by the Nixon campaign, including illegal wiretapping, several campaign, including illegal wiretapping, several break-ins, and bribery in an attempt to win the ’72 break-ins, and bribery in an attempt to win the ’72 electionelection
Tapes were later discovered which held recordings of Tapes were later discovered which held recordings of Nixon and his staff planning the cover-up of the Nixon and his staff planning the cover-up of the break-inbreak-in
There is no doubt that Nixon was about to be There is no doubt that Nixon was about to be impeached when he resigned from office on August impeached when he resigned from office on August 9, 19749, 1974 The new president Ford granted Nixon a full pardonThe new president Ford granted Nixon a full pardon
Significant Accomplishments (While Significant Accomplishments (While in Office)in Office)
Nixon ended the Vietnam war by bombing Nixon ended the Vietnam war by bombing Cambodia (Cambodia (secretly...)secretly...)
Under Nixon, the economy boomedUnder Nixon, the economy boomed The Dow-Jones set several records during Nixon’s The Dow-Jones set several records during Nixon’s
presidencypresidency
Nixon made the first visit to China by a president Nixon made the first visit to China by a president everever
Nixon greatly improved diplomatic relations with Nixon greatly improved diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union while in officethe Soviet Union while in office
Major Happenings (While in Office)Major Happenings (While in Office)
1959-April 30, 1975- Vietnam War1959-April 30, 1975- Vietnam War
July 20, 1969- 1July 20, 1969- 1stst man on the moon man on the moon
Late ’60’s- full-blown integration of Late ’60’s- full-blown integration of public schools in the South for the first public schools in the South for the first timetime
““Yom Kippur War”- sided with IsraelYom Kippur War”- sided with Israel
Fun FactsFun Facts
While running, Nixon’s nickname was While running, Nixon’s nickname was “Tricky Dick” because of his dirty politics“Tricky Dick” because of his dirty politics
Nixon played the pianoNixon played the piano
Nixon had a pet cocker spaniel named Nixon had a pet cocker spaniel named CheckersCheckers