Richard M. NixonRichard M. Nixon3737thth President of the United States President of the United States

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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