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Richard Nixon 37 th President First T erm. By Breanna R. Introduction. Born: January 9,1913 Yorba Linda, California Died: April 22,1994 New York Date Elected: November 1968 age 55 Political Party: Republican Interesting Facts: Served in World War 2. Early Life.
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Richard Nixon37thPresident First Term By Breanna R.
Introduction • Born: January 9,1913 Yorba Linda, California • Died: April 22,1994 New York • Date Elected: November 1968 age 55 • Political Party: Republican • Interesting Facts: Served in World War 2
Early Life • Richards brothers are Harold, Donald , Arthur and Edward. • Francis and Hannah were Richard Nixon's second sons. • Childhood was he opened a gas station and a grocery store in Whittier, California. • Richard went to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Family Life • Richard married Thelma Ryan. • They had two children and a dog. • Richard had a BIG family.
The Election • Richard chose Spiro Anew and Gerald Ford as vice president. • Richard ran against John F. Kennedy and lost the election.
Significant Events in Presidency • An issue that Richard addressed was the Watergate Scandal. • The Watergate Scandal was an Issue because burglars were caught breaking in the Democratic National Committee’s main office.
Life Accomplishments • Richard created the Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration, Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
Interesting Facts • Severed in World War II . • Improved relations with Soviet Union and China. • Congratulated the first man on the moon. • First president to resign when faced with certain impeachment.
Work Cited • Britannica Online school Edition • Britton, Tamara. Richard Nixon: 37th President of the Untied States. 2009. • http://www.factmonster.com\ipka\A0855114.html