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Richard Milhous Nixon is Born.
Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California. -
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Lifespan of Richard Nixon
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Nixon graduates from Whittier College.
Richard NIxon graduated from Whittier College in 1934, It was during college that he got the nick name Tricky Dick after pulling a prank. After the Watergate Scandal he was often referred to as Tricky Dick or Slick Rick. -
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World War 2
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Nixon graduates from Duke Law in 1937
Richard graduated from Duke Law in 1937 and soon became a lawyer. He then began work in federal law in Washington D.C. in 1952. -
Marriage
Richard NIxon marries his wife Pat in California. The newlyweds then honeymooned in Mexico. -
Nixon becomes Lieutenant in U.S. naval resrve.
NIxon served as Lieutenant Commander during World War 2 in the Pacific. -
Daughter, Tricia Nixon is born.
Tricia was born in California while Richard Nixon was serving as senator.Tricia Nixon was later married in the East Room of the White House to Edward Cox. -
Daughter, Julie Nixon is born
Julie Nixon was born in Washington D.C. Interestingly, Julie later married David Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight D, Eisenhower. Whom Nixon served under as Vice President. -
Nixon is elected to Congress.
Richard Nixon was elected to Congress in 1950 representing California. Two years later, Dwight D. Eisenhower chose Nixon as his running mate. -
Nixon serves as vice president
Dwight D. Eisenhower chose Richard Nixon as his running partner in 1952. As vice president he recieved a dog named Checkers. -
Nixon looses election to JFK.
Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy were involved in the closest election in history. -
NIxon retires from the Navy.
Richard Nixon retired from the Navy in 1966. During his service he earned numerous awards. Some of these include, The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and a World War 2 Victory Medal. -
Richard Nixon is elected as president.
Nixon is elected as president from the Republican Party. He represented the state of California. HIs Vice President was Spiro Agnew. As president he had 3 dogs. Vicky, his poodle, Pasha, his terrier, and King Timahoe, his Irish setter. -
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U.S. Troops in Vietnam
This was never an official war, but our troops remained in Vietnam for 6 years. -
Apollo 11 lands on the moon.
In 1969 Nixon had the honor of welcoming back the Apollo 11 spacecraft. The Apollo 11 crew were the first people on the moon. -
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NIxon's Presidnecy
Richard Nixon became the 37th preesident in 1969. -
NIxon visits China and Russia.
In 1972, Richard Nixon visited Bejing, China and Moscow Russia. He did this to reduce tension and limit the talk of strategic nuclear attacks. -
The Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was a major event in U.S, history and also a major event in Richard Nixon's presidency. Burglars were caught breaking into the Watergate Complex in Washington D.C. These were no ordinary burgulars. They planted bugs in the Democratic Offices. President Richard Nixon knew about this event and even had money to help ensure the FBI did not find out about his involvement. -
Nixon is re-elected
Richard Nixon was re-elected in 1972 by one of the largest margirins ever. Suspicous? He did not have a vice president during his 2nd term. -
Nixon is asked for his tapes.
After all of the Watergate events Nixon was asked to give up his phone tapes, but he refused, Evidence later showed that NIxon and his campaign partners were involved in the Watergate Scandal. -
Nixon ends the draft.
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Richard Nixon resigns.
After being condemned guilty, Nixon was facing certain impeachment. Richard Nixon along with other political figures resigned. This night in October was known as the Saturday NIght Massacre. -
U.S. troops are removed from Vietnam
After 6 years of fighting are troops are removed from Vietnam and the war is over. -
Nixon writes about his expierences.
After NIxons presidency he wrote many books. He actually wrote 10 best-selling books. -
Richard Milhous Nixon Dies
Richard Nixon dies of stroke in 1994 in New York City, New York at the age of 81. Nixon's great life was over-shadowed by the Watergate Scandal, but as president he did some great things. Instead of being remember for his screw ups. I think Richard NIxon should be remembered for all the great things he did for our country.
