Richard Nixon Facts - 37th President of USA
Thirty-Seventh President of the United States of India Richard Nixon Facts. Nixon was a Republican and a leader in foreign policy during his tenure. Here are some facts about Richard Nixon that you may not know.
President Richard Nixon Facts
Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States and one of the most controversial figures in American history. He was a Republican who served from 1969 to 1974, when he resigned due to the Watergate scandal. Nixon had a long career in politics before becoming president, including serving as Vice President under Dwight Eisenhower and as a US Senator from California. Despite his many accomplishments, he is best remembered for his involvement in the Watergate scandal and his resignation from office. This article will provide an overview of Richard Nixon's life and some interesting facts about him.
Richard Nixon was born on January 9, 1913 in Yorba Linda, California. He attended Whittier College for his undergraduate degree and Duke University for law school. After graduating from law school, he served in the Navy during World War II before entering politics.
Nixon was elected to the House of Representatives in 1946, and then to the Senate four years later. In 1952 he ran for vice president under Dwight Eisenhower and won a landslide victory. In 1968 he became president, winning by a narrow margin over Hubert Humphrey.
During his presidency, Richard Nixon oversaw many significant events including ending US involvement in Vietnam, opening diplomatic relations with China, signing an arms control
He served as the 37th president of the United States from 1969 to 1974 and was later impeached due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal. Despite this, his legacy still lives on today and he is remembered for his accomplishments during his time in office. Here are some interesting facts about Richard Nixon that you may not have known before.
Richard Nixon Life
NICKNAME
Tricky Dick
BIRTH
Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California
MOTHER
Hannah Milhous Nixon
FATHER
Francis (Frank) Anthony Nixon
BROTHERS
Harold Samuel, Francis Donald, Arthur Burdge, and Edward Calvert
Thelma Catherine (Pat) Ryan Nixon
CHILDREN
Patricia and Julie
EDUCATION
Attended public schools, Yorba Linda, Ca. and Fullerton High School
Graduated Whittier Highschool, 1930
Whittier College, 1934
Whittier College, bachelor of arts degree in history, June 9, 1934
Graduated June 7, 1937, from Duke University Law School
RELIGION
Quaker
Lawyer, businessman, and Navy officer
MILITARY SERVICE
World War II: Enlisted as Lieutenant junior grade in U.S. Navy in June 1942
U.S. Navy Reserve, active service (1943-1945)
US Representative (1947-1950)
US Senator (1951-1953)
Vice President (1953-1961)
Ran for president in 1960, lost to John F. Kennedy
Ran for Governor of California in 1962, lost to the incumbent, Edmund Brown
POLITICAL PARTY
Republican
INAUGURATION
January 20, 1969, at the age of 56
Richard Milhous Nixon - First and Second Term Inaugural Address
1968 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS
(R) Richard M. Nixon ~ Spiro Agnew
Electoral Vote
301
Popular Vote
31,785,480
(D) Hubert Humphrey ~ Edmund Muskie
Electoral Vote: 191 Popular Vote: 31,275,166
(AI) George Wallace ~ Curtis LeMay
Electoral Vote: 45 Popular Vote: 9,906,473
1972 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS
(R) Richard M. Nixon ~ Spiro Agnew
Electoral Vote
520
Popular Vote
47,169,911
(D) George McGovern ~ Sargent Shriver
Electoral Vote: 17 Popular Vote: 29,170,480
Click here for a list of all Presidential Election Results
Elected to serve two terms (January 20, 1969-August 9, 1974)
Richard Milhous Nixon is the only President in American History to resign from the Presidency. In the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, Nixon delivered his resignation speech to the nation on August 8, 1974, at 9:00 P.M., to take effect as of 12:00 P.M. the following day (August 9, 1974)
VICE PRESIDENT
Spiro T. Agnew (1969-1973) is the Second Vice President in American History to resign from office.
John C. Calhoun was the first. Gerald R. Ford (1973-1974) became Vice President upon Agnew's resignation.
FIRST LADY
Pat Nixon (1969-1974)
SUPREME COURT APPOINTMENTS
Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice (1969)
Harry A. Blackmun (1970)
William H. Rehnquist; Lewis F. Powell, Jr. (1971)
AMENDMENTS ENACTED
26th Amendment
Richard Nixon Cabinet
SECRETARY OF STATE
William P. Rogers (1969-1973)
Henry Kissinger (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
David M. Kennedy (1969-1971)
John B. Connally (1971-1972)
George P. Shultz (1972-1974)
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Melvin R. Laird (1969-1973)
Elliott Richardson (1973, January-May)
James R. Schlesinger (1973-1974)
ATTORNEY GENERAL
John N. Mitchell (1969-1972)
Richard G. Kleindienst (1972-1973)
Elliott L. Richardson (1973, May-October)
William E. Saxbe (1974)
POSTMASTER GENERAL
Winton Blount (1969-1971), Cabinet post eliminated
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
Walter J. Hickel (1969-1971)
Rogers C.B. Morton (1971-1974)
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
Clifford M. Hardin (1969-1971)
Earl L. Butz (1971-1974)
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
Maurice H. Stans (1969-1972)
Peter G. Peterson (1972-1973)
Frederick B. Dent (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF LABOR
George P. Schultz (1969-1970)
James D. Hodgson (1970-1973)
Peter J. Brennan (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
Robert H. Finch (1969-1970)
Elliott L. Richardson (1970-1973)
Caspar W. Weinberger (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
George Romney (1969-1973)
James T. Lyon (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
John A. Volpe (1969-1973)
Claude S. Brinegar (1973-1974)
DEATH
April 22, 1994, in New York City, New York, at the age of 81
BURIAL PLACE
Yorba Linda, California
LANDMARKS
Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace (includes museum and grave),
Yorba Linda, California
BIRTH
Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California
MOTHER
Hannah Milhous Nixon
FATHER
Francis (Frank) Anthony Nixon
BROTHERS
Harold Samuel, Francis Donald, Arthur Burdge, and Edward Calvert
Richard Nixon Marriage
MARRIAGEThelma Catherine (Pat) Ryan Nixon
CHILDREN
Patricia and Julie
EDUCATION
Attended public schools, Yorba Linda, Ca. and Fullerton High School
Graduated Whittier Highschool, 1930
Whittier College, 1934
Whittier College, bachelor of arts degree in history, June 9, 1934
Graduated June 7, 1937, from Duke University Law School
RELIGION
Quaker
Richard Nixon Career
PRE-PRESIDENCY PROFESSIONLawyer, businessman, and Navy officer
MILITARY SERVICE
World War II: Enlisted as Lieutenant junior grade in U.S. Navy in June 1942
U.S. Navy Reserve, active service (1943-1945)
President Richard Nixon
POLITICAL LIFEUS Representative (1947-1950)
US Senator (1951-1953)
Vice President (1953-1961)
Ran for president in 1960, lost to John F. Kennedy
Ran for Governor of California in 1962, lost to the incumbent, Edmund Brown
POLITICAL PARTY
Republican
INAUGURATION
January 20, 1969, at the age of 56
Richard Milhous Nixon - First and Second Term Inaugural Address
1968 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS
(R) Richard M. Nixon ~ Spiro Agnew
Electoral Vote
301
Popular Vote
31,785,480
(D) Hubert Humphrey ~ Edmund Muskie
Electoral Vote: 191 Popular Vote: 31,275,166
(AI) George Wallace ~ Curtis LeMay
Electoral Vote: 45 Popular Vote: 9,906,473
1972 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS
(R) Richard M. Nixon ~ Spiro Agnew
Electoral Vote
520
Popular Vote
47,169,911
(D) George McGovern ~ Sargent Shriver
Electoral Vote: 17 Popular Vote: 29,170,480
Click here for a list of all Presidential Election Results
Richard Nixon Administration
PRESIDENCYElected to serve two terms (January 20, 1969-August 9, 1974)
Richard Milhous Nixon is the only President in American History to resign from the Presidency. In the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, Nixon delivered his resignation speech to the nation on August 8, 1974, at 9:00 P.M., to take effect as of 12:00 P.M. the following day (August 9, 1974)
VICE PRESIDENT
Spiro T. Agnew (1969-1973) is the Second Vice President in American History to resign from office.
John C. Calhoun was the first. Gerald R. Ford (1973-1974) became Vice President upon Agnew's resignation.
FIRST LADY
Pat Nixon (1969-1974)
SUPREME COURT APPOINTMENTS
Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice (1969)
Harry A. Blackmun (1970)
William H. Rehnquist; Lewis F. Powell, Jr. (1971)
AMENDMENTS ENACTED
26th Amendment
Richard Nixon Cabinet
SECRETARY OF STATE
William P. Rogers (1969-1973)
Henry Kissinger (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
David M. Kennedy (1969-1971)
John B. Connally (1971-1972)
George P. Shultz (1972-1974)
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Melvin R. Laird (1969-1973)
Elliott Richardson (1973, January-May)
James R. Schlesinger (1973-1974)
ATTORNEY GENERAL
John N. Mitchell (1969-1972)
Richard G. Kleindienst (1972-1973)
Elliott L. Richardson (1973, May-October)
William E. Saxbe (1974)
POSTMASTER GENERAL
Winton Blount (1969-1971), Cabinet post eliminated
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
Walter J. Hickel (1969-1971)
Rogers C.B. Morton (1971-1974)
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
Clifford M. Hardin (1969-1971)
Earl L. Butz (1971-1974)
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
Maurice H. Stans (1969-1972)
Peter G. Peterson (1972-1973)
Frederick B. Dent (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF LABOR
George P. Schultz (1969-1970)
James D. Hodgson (1970-1973)
Peter J. Brennan (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
Robert H. Finch (1969-1970)
Elliott L. Richardson (1970-1973)
Caspar W. Weinberger (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
George Romney (1969-1973)
James T. Lyon (1973-1974)
SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
John A. Volpe (1969-1973)
Claude S. Brinegar (1973-1974)
POST PRESIDENCY LIFE
Richard Nixon authored several books relating to his life, presidency, America's future, and foreign policy. Over time he gained respect and praise as an elder statesman. His counsel was sought after by President Bill Clinton in the early 1990s often, regarding Russia and other foreign affairs right up to the end of his life.DEATH
April 22, 1994, in New York City, New York, at the age of 81
BURIAL PLACE
Yorba Linda, California
LANDMARKS
Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace (includes museum and grave),
Yorba Linda, California
