Born: January 9, 1913 in Yorba Linda, CA

College/University: Whittier College, Duke University School of Law

Religion: Quaker

Occupation/Profession: U.S. House of Representatives

Military Rank: Commander

Spouse: Thelma (Patricia) Catherine Ryan Nixon

Children: Patricia (Tricia) and Julie Nixon

President number: 37

Political Party: Republican

Runner Up: Hubert Humphrey

Vice President: Spiro Agnew, Gerald Ford

Age at Inauguration: 56

Served: 1969-1974

Terms: less than 2

Other Offices/Commissions: U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Vice President

Died: April 22, 1994 in New York, NY at age 81

Other Interesting Facts and Trivia:

– Richard Nixon grew up in poverty. He worked hard in school and was offered scholarships for college.

– During Nixon’s term, the nation was divided over the war in Vietnam. There were many protests over the Vietnam War and also civil rights.

– Nixon had a bowling alley installed in the White House.

– Nixon was in office when U.S. astronauts landed on the moon.

– Nixon brought the troops home from Vietnam.

– Nixon improved relationships with China and the Soviet Union. In 1971, communication with Communist China opened up after the Chinese invitation to the U.S. to compete in a Ping-Pong competition.

– Nixon resigned from office when he lied about the Watergate scandal. He resigned so he did not have to face trial in the Senate.

 

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