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Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California, to Francis Anthony Nixon and Hannah Milhous Nixon. He would go on to become one of the most influential and controversial figures in American political history.
Vice Presidency
1953-1961
Nixon served as Vice President under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, gaining valuable experience and building his political reputation.
Inauguration as President
January 20, 1969
Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States, emphasizing his commitment to achieving 'peace with honor' in Vietnam, ending the divisiveness of the 1960s, and restoring confidence in government.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
July 20, 1969
During Nixon's presidency, Apollo 11 successfully landed the first humans on the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and technological progress.
Founding of the Environmental Protection Agency
1970
Nixon founded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to rising concerns over conservation and pollution, leading to the passage of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Mammal Marine Protection Act.
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and Visit to China
1972
Nixon participated in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with Soviet Secretary General Brezhnev and became the first U.S. President to visit the People's Republic of China, issuing the Shanghai Communiqué and announcing a desire for open, normalized relations.
Paris Peace Accords
January 27, 1973
Nixon signed the Paris Peace Accords, ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War and marking a significant achievement in his foreign policy.
Yom Kippur War and Oil Crisis
October 1973
The Yom Kippur War led to the 1973 oil crisis, which sparked the 1970s energy crisis. Nixon supported Israel with massive aid and initiated Project Independence to end reliance on foreign oil by 1980.
Resignation
August 9, 1974
Facing almost certain impeachment for his role in the Watergate scandal, Nixon became the first American President to resign from office.
Death of Richard Nixon
April 22, 1994
Richard Nixon died in New York City, leaving behind a complex legacy of significant achievements and controversies.
Brief
Known For
37th President of the United States, known for his foreign policy achievements including the opening of relations with China and the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union, as well as domestic policies such as the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the end of the draft.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: January 9, 1913.
Born Place: Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
Death Date: April 22, 1994.
Death Place: New York, New York, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased.
Past occupations: President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Lawyer.
Previous Place of Work: The White House, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Richard Nixon Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Richard Nixon.
Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California, to Francis Anthony Nixon and Hannah Milhous Nixon. He would go on to become one of the most influential and controversial figures in American political history.
Vice Presidency
1953-1961
Nixon served as Vice President under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, gaining valuable experience and building his political reputation.
Inauguration as President
January 20, 1969
Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States, emphasizing his commitment to achieving 'peace with honor' in Vietnam, ending the divisiveness of the 1960s, and restoring confidence in government.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
July 20, 1969
During Nixon's presidency, Apollo 11 successfully landed the first humans on the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and technological progress.
Founding of the Environmental Protection Agency
1970
Nixon founded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to rising concerns over conservation and pollution, leading to the passage of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Mammal Marine Protection Act.
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and Visit to China
1972
Nixon participated in the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with Soviet Secretary General Brezhnev and became the first U.S. President to visit the People's Republic of China, issuing the Shanghai Communiqué and announcing a desire for open, normalized relations.
Paris Peace Accords
January 27, 1973
Nixon signed the Paris Peace Accords, ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War and marking a significant achievement in his foreign policy.
Yom Kippur War and Oil Crisis
October 1973
The Yom Kippur War led to the 1973 oil crisis, which sparked the 1970s energy crisis. Nixon supported Israel with massive aid and initiated Project Independence to end reliance on foreign oil by 1980.
Resignation
August 9, 1974
Facing almost certain impeachment for his role in the Watergate scandal, Nixon became the first American President to resign from office.
Death of Richard Nixon
April 22, 1994
Richard Nixon died in New York City, leaving behind a complex legacy of significant achievements and controversies.
Brief
Known For
37th President of the United States, known for his foreign policy achievements including the opening of relations with China and the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union, as well as domestic policies such as the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the end of the draft.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: January 9, 1913.
Born Place: Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
Death Date: April 22, 1994.
Death Place: New York, New York, U.S.
Career
Current occupation: Deceased.
Past occupations: President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Lawyer.
Previous Place of Work: The White House, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives.
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