Richard Nixon
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Early Life
Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9, 1913 in Yorba Linda, California. He was the second of five children born to Francis Anthony Nixon and Hannah Milhous Nixon. His father was a grocer and a Quaker, while his mother was a devout Methodist. Nixon attended Whittier College, where he was a member of the fraternity Sigma Chi. He then went on to Duke University School of Law, where he graduated in 1937.
Political Career
Nixon began his political career in 1946 when he was elected to the House of Representatives. He quickly rose to prominence in the Republican Party and was elected to the Senate in 1950. In 1952, he was chosen as Dwight Eisenhower's running mate and was elected Vice President of the United States. He was re-elected in 1956 and served as Vice President until 1960.
In 1968, Nixon was elected President of the United States. During his first term, he oversaw the end of the Vietnam War and the establishment of diplomatic relations with China. He was re-elected in 1972, but his second term was marred by the Watergate scandal. Nixon resigned from office in 1974 and was succeeded by Gerald Ford.
Post-Presidency
After leaving office, Nixon retired to his home in San Clemente, California. He wrote several books, including his memoirs, and remained active in politics. He was a vocal critic of the Carter administration and supported Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election. He also traveled extensively, visiting China, the Soviet Union, and other countries.
Nixon died on April 22, 1994 at the age of 81. He is remembered as one of the most controversial presidents in American history. His legacy is complicated, but he is credited with ending the Vietnam War and opening diplomatic relations with China.
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