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Nixon Election
Eight years in the making, Richard Nixon finally wins office to Hubert H. Humphery. -
Won Election to U.S. Senate from California
The 1950 United States Senate election in California followed a campaign characterized by accusations and name-calling. Republican Richard Nixon defeated Democrat Helen Gahagan Douglas after Democratic incumbent Sheridan Downey withdrew during the primary election campaign. WikiVisually.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://wikivisually.com/wiki/United_States_Senate_election_in_California,_1950 -
Became Vice President Under Eisenhower
In 1952, Richard Nixon was the second hand man to President Eisnhower for 8 years. -
Lost Presidential Election to JFK
In a very close competition, John F. Kennedy overcame, and defeated Richard Nixon in 1960. -
Lost Bid to Become Governor of California
Pat Brown ran for re-election against Richard Nixon, ulitmitely winning that posistion. -
Won Presidential Election of Hubert Humphrey of MN
In 1968, President Richard Nixon won office in competition with Humphery, with 301 electoral votes, to 191. -
Burglars Given Jail Terms & Investigation Began
He gave the fourth man convicted in the coverup conspiracy, former Assistant ... Saying that the pre-sentencing statement was "probably my swan ... in his conviction and another 20-month-to-five-year prison term last summer. Nixon's 'Big 3' Sentenced. (2016, February 20). Retrieved from http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/major-figures-watergate-scandal-sentenced-1975-article-1.2537923 -
Supreme Court Ordered All Tapes to be Handed Over
The United States v. Nixon, 418 U.S. 683 (1974), was a landmark the United States Supreme Court case which resulted in a unanimous decision against President Richard Nixon, ordering him to deliver tape recordings and other subpoenaed materials to a federal district court.
United States v. Nixon. (2018, May 23). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Nixon -
John Dean Testified Against Nixon
John Wesley Dean III (born October 14, 1938) is an investment banker, author, columnist,... Such testimony against Nixon, while damaging to the president's credibility, had little impact legally, as it ... While testifying to the Senate Watergate Committee Dean explained his use of newspaper clippings to refresh his memory. John Dean. (2018, May 23). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dean -
Nixon Resigned from Office
By late 1973, the Watergate scandal escalated, costing Nixon much of his political support. On August 9, 1974, he resigned in the face of almost certain impeachment and removal from office. After his resignation, he was issued a controversial pardon by his successor, Gerald Ford. Nixon Resigns. (2018, May 24). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Nixon
