Richard Nixon was the 37th American president. His first term in the White House was known to unite the nation after the Vietnam War ended.
Nixon’s congressional campaign flyer
However, his presidency ended with the resignation after the Watergate fiasco scandal.
1913 Richard Nixon is born
Richard was born in a strict conservative home in California. He had four brothers.
1940 Marriage
After meeting Pat Ryan in a theater production, Richard fell in love. He and Pat got married and had two children.
1942 Richard fights in World War II
During the first part of the war, Richard worked for the war effort in the United States. However, he soon enlisted in the Navy and went to the South Pacific.
1950 The Senate of the United States
When the war ended and Richard returned home, he decided to run for the Senate. He won the elections by a wide margin.
1953 Vice President
Dwight D. Eisenhower won the presidential election with Nixon as running mate. When President Eisenhower suffered a stroke in 1955, Nixon assumed his presidential functions until he recovered.
1960 A race for the presidency
Having savored the presidency, Nixon ran for the presidency in 1960. However, he ran against the popular John F. Kennedy and lost the election.
1968 A second career for president
Believing that I had a better chance of winning this time. Richard once again ran for president. This time he won the elections.
1969 President!
Nixon was sworn in as the 37th president of the United States of America. He intended to pass his presidency by ending the conflict and bringing peace.
1969 The Moon Landing
One of the greatest events during President Nixon’s term was that of the moon landing. The US space program launched Neil Armstrong into space and became the first man to walk on the moon.
1972 Peace negotiations
Tensions with China and the Soviet Union had been high. Nixon was able to negotiate peace agreements with these countries and put an end to the dispute.
1973 The end of the Vietnam War
The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973. Fighting ended in Vietnam and allowed American soldiers to return home.
1973 Second presidential term
Nixon’s second term began just as the Paris Peace Accords were being negotiated. He won the elections for a landslide, with more than 60% of the votes.
1973 The Watergate scandal
Claims surfaced that President Nixon and his administration had been involved in illegal activities. They were accused of sabotaging democratic elections and harassing groups whose opinions differ from those of Nixon.
1974 Nixon resigns
Nixon tried to deny his participation in the scandals, but finally it was proven that he was involved. He resigned from his position because he was sure they would accuse him otherwise.
1994 Death of President Nixon
Nixon continued in public life, and also wrote several books after leaving the White House. He died on good terms with the country when he had a stroke at the age of 81.
