Richard Nixon-Andrew 5C By SAS-MRC Jan 9, 1913 Born in California Nov 5, 1946 He challenged Democratic congressman Jerry Voorhis. Nixon campaigned vigorously, and won by 16,000 votes. Jan 20, 1953 He was also a vice president Nov 8, 1960 Nixon ran for president in 1960 but lost to John F. Kennedy. Jan 20, 1969 He defeated George McGovern Jan 20, 1969 Won by one of the largest margins ever Dec 8, 1969 He ended fighting in Vietnam Aug 8, 1974 Nixon resigned rather than be impeached for covering up illegal activities. Jan 1, 1978 In 1978, Nixon published RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, an intensely personal examination of his life, public career and White House years Apr 22, 1992 richard nixon passes away