Richard Nixon

9 January 1913 – 22 April 1994

Richard Milhous Nixon was an American politician who served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. His presidency saw the opening of diplomatic relations with China, détente with the Soviet Union, and the end of American involvement in Vietnam, but ended in resignation amid the Watergate scandal.

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Born in Yorba Linda, California
9 January 1913

Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California, to a Quaker family.

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Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
3 January 1947

Nixon entered Congress representing a California district and gained prominence on the House Un-American Activities Committee.

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Became Vice President under Eisenhower
20 January 1953 – 20 January 1961

Nixon served two terms as vice president of the United States.

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Elected President of the United States
20 January 1969 – 9 August 1974

After losing in 1960, Nixon won the presidency in 1968.

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Historic visit to China
21 February 1972

Nixon traveled to the People's Republic of China, reopening relations between the two nations.

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Won re-election in a landslide
7 November 1972

Nixon was re-elected in 1972, carrying 49 of 50 states.

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Resigned the presidency over Watergate
9 August 1974

Facing near-certain impeachment over the Watergate scandal, Nixon became the only U.S. president to resign.

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Died in New York City
22 April 1994

Nixon died after suffering a stroke, spending his later years rehabilitating his public reputation as an elder statesman.

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