Presidential Timeline: Richard Nixon, Second Term

Richard Milhouse Nixon

Jan 9, 1913

Richard Milhouse Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California on January 9, 1913.

College

Jun 1, 1934

Nixon graduated college in 1934 from Whittier College with a BA Degree.

Law School

Jun 1, 1937

Nixon graduated from Duke University School of Law. He then returned to California to practice law.

House of Representatives

Jan 3, 1947

Became a member of the House of Representatives on January 3rd 1947 until December 1st 1950; represented California's 12th district.

Senator For California

Dec 4, 1950

Nixon became a U.S. Senator for the state of California on December 4th 1950 and held his seat until January 1st 1953

United States Vice President

Jan 20, 1953

Served as a United States 36th Vice President for Dwight D. Eisenhower from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961.

Campaign Promise

Jan 1, 1968

Nixon promises he will end the war within six months of his being in office.
He did not follow throw with this promise and infact only ended US involvment, however that didn't even happen untill 1973.

Campaign Issues

Feb 1, 1968

When Nixon ran for president the main issues he had to address in his campaign were about ending the war, pulling troops out of South Vietnam, and restilling peace in the country.

President of the United States

Jan 20, 1969

Richard Nixon took over the office of the president and role of Commander and Chief on January 20th 1969.

First Lady Pat Nixon

Jan 20, 1969

First Lady Pat Nixon chose to continue what she called "personal diplomacy", she would travel around to other countries and states and visit people who deserved recognition. She also encouraged people to address social issues at the local level and promoted volunteerism by citizens at homeless shelters, civic organizations, and hospitals,

Largest Crisis- Watergate Scandal

Jun 17, 1972

People on Nixons re-election committee ordered a break-in of the Watergate Complex, the headquarters for the Democrate nominee campaign, to find incriminating evidence about his competetor.
Although Nixon was unaware of the break-in initially, when he did find out he covered it up instead of going to the athorities. He asked the CIA to block the FBI's investigation so as to hide his committee and his own involvement in the break-in/burglery.

Resignation of Presidency

Aug 9, 1974

After the Watergate Scandal President Richard Nixon resigned and stepped down as president on August 9th 1974, after five and a half years of office.
*Only president to resign in US history.

Negative Change

Aug 10, 1974

The biggest change that came about after Nixon left office was how the people viewed the government, he made people realize the amount of power the government has and how easily they can take advantage of it and the people. The change was negative and we can still see it today with the people who distrust the US government and think they lie to us.

Public Opinion at End of Term

Aug 11, 1974

At the end of his term the people had lost much, if not all, trust in Nixon, the office of the president, and the United Sates government as a whole.

Richard Nixon death date

Apr 22, 1994

Richard Nixon died on April 22, 1994 in New York City, New York at the age of 81 from a severe stroke and blood clot.