Richard Nixon's Life By cstarkie90 Jan 9, 1913 Richard Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California May 1, 1937 Graduated from Duke Univeristy School of Law Jun 21, 1940 Richard Nixon married Thelma Pat Ryan Aug 26, 1942 Nixon was commissioned into the U.S. Navy Nov 1, 1946 Nixon wins a seat in the House of Representatives Jan 1, 1952 President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon win the election Feb 26, 1960 Kennedy and Nixon take part in the first televised presedential debate Jan 20, 1969 Nixon is inaugurated into office Jan 1, 1972 Nixon won the presidential elections for the second time Jul 1, 1973 Watergate Scandal - Nixon was exposed Aug 9, 1974 Nixon resigns from his presidency Jun 22, 1993 Richard Nixon's wife passes away Apr 22, 1994 Richard Nixon passes away at age 81