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Richard Nixon
President of the United States from to
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Richard Nixon | |
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| In office January 20, &#;– August 9, | |
| Vice President |
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| Preceded by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Ford |
| In office January 20, &#;– January 20, | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Alben W. Barkley |
| Succeeded by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| In office December 1, &#;– January 1, | |
| Preceded by | Sheridan Downey |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Kuchel |
| In office January 3, &#;– November 30, | |
| Preceded by | Jerry Voorhis |
| Succeeded by | Patrick J. Hillings |
| Born | Richard Milhous Nixon ()January 9, Yorba Linda, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 22, () (aged&#;81) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Pat Ryan &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#; |
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| Branch/service | United States Navy |
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| Rank | Commander |
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Richard Nixon
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FULL NAME: Richard Milhous Nixon
BORN: Jan 9,
DIED: April 22,
BIRTHPLACE: Yorba Linda, California
SPOUSE: Come into contact with Nixon ()
CHILDREN: Patricia prosperous Julie
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Capricorn
Early Urbanity and Militaristic Service
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Richard M. Nixon
The biography for President Nixon and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association.
Richard Nixon was elected the 37th President of the United States () after previously serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from California. After successfully ending American fighting in Vietnam and improving international relations with the U.S.S.R. and China, he became the only President to ever resign the office, as a result of the Watergate scandal.
Reconciliation was the first goal set by President Richard M. Nixon. The Nation was painfully divided, with turbulence in the cities and war overseas. During his Presidency, Nixon succeeded in ending American fighting in Viet Nam and improving relations with the U.S.S.R. and China. But the Watergate scandal brought fresh divisions to the country and ultimately led to his resignation.
His election in had climaxed a career unusual on two counts: his early success and his comeback after being defeated for President in and for Governor of California in
Born in California in , Nixon had a brilliant record at Whittier College and Duke University Law School before beginning the practice of law. In , he married Patricia Ryan; they had two daughters, Patricia (Tricia) and Julie