Nixon

Richard M. Nixon

  • Richard Nixon is Born

    Richard Nixon is Born

    Richard Nixon, our 37th president, was born on January 9, 1913.
  • Richard Nixon is Married

    Richard Nixon is Married

    Richard Nixon Married
  • Richard Nixon Joins the Navy

    Richard Nixon Joins the Navy

    Richard Nixon Enlists in the Navy in 1942. He would see no combat, but would become a lieutenant by the time he resigned in 1946.
  • Nixon is Elected to Congress

    Nixon is Elected to Congress

    Nixon beat out Jerry Voorhies for a California seat in congress in November of 1946.
  • Nixon Becomes Vice President

    Nixon Becomes Vice President

    On November 4 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president. Richard Nixon became the vice president of the United States.
  • Nixon Loses Election to Kennedy

    Nixon Loses Election to Kennedy

    On November 8th 1960, Nixon lost the election for president to John F. Kennedy.
  • Nixon is Elected President of the United States

    Nixon is Elected President of the United States

    On November 5th 1968 Nixon was elected as the 37th president of the United States. Nixon promised to withdraw troops from Vietnam. He would be reelected the following term by the largest margin in history.
  • Richard Nixon Visits China

    Richard Nixon Visits China

    Richard Nixon, a "fervent anti-Communist" shocked the world when he traveled to china and opened up relations there.
  • Richard Nixon Resigns from Office

    Richard Nixon Resigns from Office

    After his impeachment, and the discovery of his opal office tapes, Richard Nixon resigned from the office of presidency. The only president in history to do so.
  • Richard Nixon Dies

    Richard Nixon Dies

    On April 22, 1994, Richard Nixon died of tuberculosis.