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Born in California
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He challenged Democratic congressman Jerry Voorhis. Nixon campaigned vigorously, and won by 16,000 votes.
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He was also a vice president
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Nixon ran for president in 1960 but lost to John F. Kennedy.
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He defeated George McGovern
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Won by one of the largest margins ever
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He ended fighting in Vietnam
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Nixon resigned rather than be impeached for covering up illegal activities.
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In 1978, Nixon published RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, an intensely personal examination of his life, public career and White House years
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richard nixon passes away