21. US Presidents - Richard M. Nixon United States presidents. richard M. nixon, 1969 1974 For more information about president nixon, please visit The richard nixon Library Birthplace http://www.juntosociety.com/uspresidents/rnixon.html

Hom e US Presidents Patriotism ... Flag Folding Ceremony For more Information on this President Junto Society recommends! Click on Books Didn't see what you want? Click here: Richard M. Nixon US Presidents United States Presidents Richard M. Nixon Thirt y-seventh President Republican Vice President - Spiro T. Agnew (1969-1973) Gerald R. Ford (1973-1974) Born: January 9, 1913 Yorba Linda, California Occupation: Lawyer, Public Official Married Thelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan Died: April 22, 1994 New York, New York Early Years: Nixon worked on his family's lemon farm and in their general store and gas station. He attended local public schools and Whittier College, went to Duke University Law School on a scholarship and placed third in his graduating class. His Presidency: Under Nixon's administration, there was a cease-fire agreement with Vietnam. Nixon began the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks with the Soviet Union. The Watergate controversy led to his resignation, but he was granted "a full, complete and absolute pardon." He was later known as an expert in international affairs. His Life: Reconciliation was the first goal set by President Richard M. Nixon. The Nation was painfully divided, with turbulence in the cities and war overseas. During his Presidency, Nixon succeeded in ending American fighting in Viet Nam and improving relations with the U.S.S.R. and China. But the Watergate scandal brought fresh divisions to the country and ultimately led to his resignation.

22. Richard M. Nixon 37th us president richard Milhouse nixon died on April 22, 1994. 13 May 1971, president richard nixon I don t want to see this country to go that http://www.rotten.com/library/bio/presidents/richard-m-nixon/

rotten Library Biographies Presidents Richard Milhouse Nixon Perhaps best known for faking the Moon landing , 37th US President Richard Milhouse Nixon died on April 22, 1994. He left behind him an astonishing range of sins: Alcoholism, pill popping, wife beating, perpetuating the Vietnam War , and calling Helen Gahagan Douglas a filthy lesbian. Tricky Dicky's ultimate crime was confirming the suspicions of an entire generation of fuckoffs that they, in fact, were the chosen people of their place and time. The results may be seen in the merciless attacks on the human spirit masquerading as '60s nostalgia, ridiculous cam girls indulging in astrology , and the otherwise unexplained persistence of adulation for Creedence Clearwater Revival Made two visits to China to meet Mao . Appointed Elvis a secret special agent of some sort. According to convicted Watergate criminal John W. Dean, Nixon wanted to firebomb the Brookings Institute think tank, because they had possession of certain unspecified, but apparently important documents. Yes, firebomb. Pardoned Jimmy Hoffa on December 23, 1971.

23. CNN Cold War - Profile: Richard Milhous Nixon In domestic politics, nixon was a pragmatic president who continued many of his nixon also sought to improve the us strategic position in the Cold War. http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/kbank/profiles/nixon/

This site is best viewed with a 4.0 browser and requires javascript Born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California, into a lower-middle-class Quaker family, Richard Nixon had a difficult childhood. In school he was an ambitious student, but not one who excelled. Upon graduation, he entered Whittier College. Nixon graduated second in his class and won a scholarship to Duke University law school, where he graduated third in his class. He returned to California and took a job at a law firm in Whittier. Nixon served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, Nixon ran successfully for Congress. He quickly distinguished himself as one of Congress' most fervent anti-communists, leading the charge against accused spy Alger Hiss. In 1950, Nixon was elected to the Senate. He was picked as a running mate in 1952 by Republican presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower . As vice president, he took an active interest in national security affairs. In 1960, Nixon waged a vigorous campaign for the presidency, losing to Democrat John F. Kennedy in the closest presidential race in U.S. history. Perhaps more bitter was his defeat in the 1962 California gubernatorial campaign. He declared his withdrawal from politics, but instead built a strong national political base which, in 1968, enabled him to win the White House. Back to Top Back to Knowledge Bank

24. History Channel - Speeches - Richard M. Nixon, Thirty-seventh U.S. President: De Four days later, richard M. nixon became the first president in us history to resign. On September 16, he was pardoned from any criminal charges by his http://www.historychannel.com/speeches/archive/speech_209.html

Hear the words that changed the world. Our vast collection of speeches is drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the twentieth century. (Reminder: To listen to history being made, you must have RealPlayer installed. If you can't access our audio clips, click here to download RealPlayer.) Richard M. Nixon, thirty-seventh U.S. president Denies involvement in the Watergate affair "People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. I've earned everything I've got." (Orlando, Florida, November 17, 1973) Advertisement

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Hear the words that changed the world. Our vast collection of speeches is drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the twentieth century. (Reminder: To listen to history being made, you must have RealPlayer installed. If you can't access our audio clips, click here to download RealPlayer.) Richard M. Nixon, thirty-seventh U.S. president Announces his resignation "I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interests of America first." (White House, Washington, D.C., August 8, 1974) Advertisement

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Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index 8 August Search ON THIS DAY by date Day Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Front Page Years Themes Witness ... Text Only 1974: President Nixon to resign from office Richard Nixon has announced he is stepping down as president of the United States - the first man ever to do so. He has announced his departure in the face of an imminent impeachment trial - and possible removal from office - over the Watergate affair. The president broke the news of his resignation in a television broadcast from the White House on Thursday at 2100 local time. It will take effect from noon tomorrow. Mr Nixon, 61, said initially he had believed it was his duty to complete his term of office despite the Watergate charges. "In the past days, however, it has become evident that I no longer have a strong enough political base in the Congress to justify continuing that effort," he said. "As president I must put the interests of America first." Successor Mr Nixon has been charged by the House Judiciary Committee with "high crimes and misdemeanours".

27. BBC NEWS | South Asia | Nixon's Dislike Of 'witch' Indira Exus president richard nixon called Indian PM Indira Gandhi an old witch according to released documents. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4633263.stm

News Sport Weather World Service ... Newswatch LANGUAGES Urdu Hindi Bengali Pashto ... More Last Updated: Wednesday, 29 June, 2005, 11:22 GMT 12:22 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Nixon's dislike of 'witch' Indira Kissinger and Nixon opposed an independent Bangladesh Ex-US President Richard Nixon called Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi an "old witch", according to recently released documents from the 1970s. His national security adviser, Henry Kissinger, said "the Indians are bastards anyway" in the run-up to the India-Pakistan war of 1971. At the time, the US saw India as too close to the then Soviet Union. The US state department has declassified many documents this month on US foreign policy of the time. One key conversation transcript comes from the meeting between President Nixon and Mr Kissinger in the White House on 5 November 1971, shortly after a meeting with the visiting Indira Gandhi. MAY 26 1971 Kissinger: They are the most aggressive goddamn people around there Nixon: The Indians?

28. US President Richard Milhous Nixon richard Milhous nixon, our ThirtySeventh United States president, profiled in a page that prints nicely for classroom use or other display. http://www.homeofheroes.com/presidents/37_nixon.html

Hurricane Katrina Home Of Heroes Relocation Program Updates Richard Milhous Nixon Thirty-Seventh U.S. President January 20, 1969 - August 9, 1974 Vice President Spiro T. Agnew VICE PRESIDENT Gerald R. Ford BORN: January 9, 1913 Resigned in his second term Yorba Linda, California CHILDREN: 2 Daughters FIRST LADY Patricia Nixon MILITARY SERVICE: Naval Lieutenant, WWII PROFESSION: Attorney POLITICAL PARTY: Republican HOME STATE: California POLITICAL OFFICES: US Representative, US Senator, Vice President Resigned from office DIED: April 22, 1994 (Age - 81) BURIED: Yorba Linda, California "The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker. This honor now beckons America...the chance to help lead the world at last out of the valley of turmoil, and onto that high ground of peace that man has dreamed of since the dawn of civilation. If we succeed, generations to come will say of us now living that we mastered our moment, that we helped make the world safe for mankind." President Richard M. Nixon in his first inaugural address

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Hurricane Katrina Home Of Heroes Relocation Program Updates Richard Nixon Resignation Speech August 8, 1974 Good evening. T his is the 37th time I have spoken to you from this office, where so many decisions have been made that shaped the history of this Nation. Each time I have done so to discuss with you some matter than I believe affected the national interest. In all the decisions I have made in my public life, I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation. Throughout the long and difficult period of Watergate, I have felt it was my duty to persevere, to make every possible effort to complete the term of office to which you elected me. In the past few days, however, it has become evident to me that I no longer have a strong enough political base in the Congress to justify continuing that effort. As long as there was such a base, I felt strongly that it was necessary to see the constitutional process through to its conclusion, that to do otherwise would be unfaithful to the spirit of that deliberately difficult process and a dangerously destabilizing precedent for the future. But with the disappearance of that base, I now believe that the constitutional purpose has been served, and there is no longer a need for the process to be prolonged.

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About eMINTS Communities Equipment eThemes ... eThemes U.S. President: Richard M. Nixon Contact eThemes@emints.org if you have questions or comments about this resource. Printer-friendly version Please preview all links before sharing in class with students. Title: U.S. President: Richard M. Nixon Description: These sites are about Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States. Includes timelines, biographies, video and audio clips, and primary documents. See the birthplace and burial site of Nixon. There is also information about the Watergate scandal, Nixon's resignation as president, and his pardon from President Ford. View photographs of President Nixon and Elvis Presley. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on U.S. Presidents. Grade Level: Resource Links: The White House: Richard M. Nixon This biography is about the 37th president. Learn about his work in government and his eventual resignation from the presidency. White House Kids: Richard M. Nixon This simple biography includes basic facts about the life and work of Richard Nixon. Learn the names of his pets. Photographing History View photographs taken by Fred J. Maroon during Nixon's time as president. Chose "Enter Exhibit" to begin, then navigate using the links on the left.

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33. Internet Public Library: POTUS richard Milhous nixon. 37th president of the United States Attorney for us Office of Emergency Management, 1942; Member of us House of Representatives, http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/rmnixon.html

dqmcodebase = "/javascript/" Subject Collections Business Computers Education ... POTUS This collection All of the IPL Advanced Links immediately following the image of the American Flag ( ) are links to other POTUS sites. All other links lead to sites elsewhere on the Web. Jump to: Presidential Election Results Cabinet Members Notable Events Internet Biographies ... Points of Interest Richard Milhous Nixon 37th President of the United States (January 20, 1969 to August 9, 1974) Nickname: None Born: January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California Died: April 22, 1994, in New York, New York Father: Francis Anthony Nixon Mother: Hannah Milhous Nixon Married: Thelma "Patricia" Catherine Ryan (1912-1993) , on June 21, 1940 Children: Patricia Nixon (1946- ); Julie Nixon (1948- ) Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker) Education: Graduated from Whittier College (1934) and Duke University Law School (1937) Occupation: Lawyer, public official Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: Attorney for U.S. Office of Emergency Management, 1942 Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1947-51

34. Richard Nixon: A Who2 Profile richard nixon resigned as us president in 1974, becoming the first president ever to quit the office. nixon was a lawyer and Republican politician who held http://www.who2.com/richardmnixon.html

RICHARD NIXON U.S. President Richard Nixon resigned as U.S. president in 1974, becoming the first president ever to quit the office. Nixon was a lawyer and Republican politician who held the posts of U.S. representative (1947-51), senator (1951-53), vice president (1953-61), and finally president of the United States (1969-74). As a fiercely anti-communist senator from California, Nixon was pegged to be Dwight Eisenhower 's running mate in 1952, despite Nixon's relative youth: he was 39 when nominated. Eisenhower beat the Democratic nominee Adlai Stevenson in both 1952 and 1956 and Nixon served both terms as vice president. In 1960 Nixon was the Republican candidate against John F. Kennedy in what became one of the closest elections in U.S. history. Defeated by Kennedy, he returned to California and ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1962. (After the loss he made his famous bitter farewell to the press, saying "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore.") In a dramatic comeback, Nixon defeated Hubert H. Humphrey

35. President Nixon richard nixon was one of two presidents who was a Quaker. nixon was the first us president to attend a regular season National Football League game http://www.classroomhelp.com/lessons/Presidents/nixon.html

U.S. Presidents Home Page George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson ... George W. Bush Richard Milhous Nixon 37th President Nixon was the only President born in Yorba Linda, California on January 9, 1913. He once worked at a game booth at the Slippery Gulch Rodeo. Richard Nixon: seventh cousin twice removed of William Taft, eighth cousin once removed of Herbert Hoover Richard Nixon was one of two Presidents who was a Quaker. In the Navy during World War II, Nixon's bunkmates taught him to play poker. He became such as dedicated player that he once turned down a chance to have dinner with Charles Lindbergh when it conflicted with a game. He also won a great deal of money and used his winnings partially to finance his first congressional campaign. He was a Republican. He was Vice President under Dwight Eisenhower. Speaking to reporters about his health, Nixon once claimed that he had never had a headache during his whole life. During the funeral of French president Georges Pompidou, Nixon declared: "This is a great day for France." He was elected to two terms. (1968 and 1972)

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President Richard Nixon Home American Presidents listed alphabetically President Adams, John President Adams, John Quincy President Arthur, Chester President Buchanan, James ... American Presidents Lesson Plans And Just What other American Presidents were there? Several Actually. There were also Other First Ladies and Official Hostesses Go to First Lady Pat Nixon 37th President: Richard M. Nixon _A fact sheet in point form about this president's life before and during his presidency, with note of events, accomplishments and changes while he held office. - Text only - From Carl Gehrman - http://userpages.umbc.edu/~cgehrm1/pres_site/presidents/rn.html The History Place: Impeachment: Richard Nixon _Access the history and background of events leading to the impeachment of Richard Nixon. His resignation and subsequent pardon by President Gerald Ford protected him from prosecution, but "...a total of 25 officials from his administration, including four cabinet members, were eventually convicted and imprisoned for various crimes." - Illustrated - From The History Place - http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/impeachments/nixon.htm

37. Nixon, Richard M. In 1950 nixon was elected to the us Senate after a campaign in which he claimed his richard M. nixon Politician, president, Administrator (1991), http://www.search.eb.com/elections/micro/426/93.html

Nixon, Richard M., Nixon Documents and Sound Recordings in full RICHARD MILHOUS NIXON (b. Jan. 9, 1913, Yorba Linda, Calif., U.S.d. April 22, 1994, New York, N.Y.), 37th president of the United States (1969-74), who, faced with almost certain impeachment, became the first U.S. president to resign from office. He also was vice president (1953-61) under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The son of a grocer, Nixon graduated from Whittier (Calif.) College in 1934 and from Duke University Law School, Durham, N.C., in 1937. He entered law practice in Whittier in 1937 and served briefly in the Office of Price Administration in Washington, D.C., soon after the outbreak of World War II. In August 1942 he joined the navy and served as an aviation ground officer in the Pacific. Following his return to civilian life in California, he was twice elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (1947, 1949). During this period, Nixon served on the House Un-American Activities Committee, taking a leading role in the investigation of Alger Hiss, a former State Department official who had been accused of spying for the Soviet Union. In 1950 Nixon was elected to the U.S. Senate after a campaign in which he claimed his opponent had communist sympathies; Nixon's reputation as an anticommunist made him a desirable running mate for Eisenhower in the 1952 campaign, which emphasized that issue. Nixon served two terms as vice president under Eisenhower. He was narrowly defeated by the Democrat John F. Kennedy in the 1960 presidential election, and after losing the California gubernatorial election in 1962, Nixon announced his retirement from politics and moved to New York City to practice law.

38. Presidents: Richard Nixon richard nixon. nixon was the only president to resign in disgrace. In 1946 nixon ran to become the us representative from California s twelfth http://www.historycentral.com/Bio/presidents/nixon.html

Richard Nixon Nixon was the only President to resign in disgrace. His crime was his involvement in the Watergate break-in and coverup. During his administration he established relations with Communist China and extracted the United States from Vietnam. Elected: The Early Years Richard Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California. Nixon grew up among the poverty of the Yorba Linda. Twice he nearly died, once from an accident and once from pneumonia. During the time when the Teapot Dome Scandal became public he told his mother one day:" I would like to become a lawyerÐ an honest lawyer who can't be bought by the crooks.". The most traumatic event of his childhood was the death of is brother Harold from tuberculosis. Nixon was educated in public schools. He entered Fullerton High schools, and in his junior year he transferred to Whittier High School in 1930. He graduated near the top of his class. Nixon attended Whittier College from 1930-1934, graduating second in a class of 85. He was President of the Student body. He went on to Duke University Law School on scholarship. He graduated in 1937 second in the class of 37. He was admitted to the California Bar the same year. Nixon practiced Law in Whittier after being admitted to the Bar. In 1940 he became involved in forming a company to manufacture frozen orange juice. The business failed within two years. In 1942 Nixon joined the navy. He rose from lieutenant junior grade to lieutenant commander, he served in Pacific, primarily in Logistics.

39. Richard Milhous Nixon In Moscow in 1959, nixon won acclaim for his defense of us interests in an richard Milhous nixon nixon, richard Milhous, 1913–94, 37th president of http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0760621.html

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40. Richard Nixon's Resignation richard nixon s resignation August 8, 1974. president richard M. nixon So, let us all now join together in affirming that common commitment and in http://www.luminet.net/~tgort/resign.htm

Richard Nixon's resignation August 8, 1974 President Richard M. Nixon Good evening. This is the 37th time I have spoken to you from this office, where so many decisions have been made that shaped the history of this Nation. Each time I have done so to discuss with you some matter than I believe affected the national interest. In all the decisions I have made in my public life, I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation. Throughout the long and difficult period of Watergate, I have felt it was my duty to persevere, to make every possible effort to complete the term of office to which you elected me. In the past few days, however, it has become evident to me that I no longer have a strong enough political base in the Congress to justify continuing that effort. As long as there was such a base, I felt strongly that it was necessary to see the constitutional process through to its conclusion, that to do otherwise would be unfaithful to the spirit of that deliberately difficult process and a dangerously destabilizing precedent for the future. But with the disappearance of that base, I now believe that the constitutional purpose has been served, and there is no longer a need for the process to be prolonged.

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