Richard Nixon (1969-1974)
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Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California. Raised in a hardworking Quaker family, he excelled academically, attending Whittier College before earning a law degree from Duke University in 1937. He briefly practiced law before serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
After the war, Nixon entered politics, winning a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1946. He gained national attention for his anti-communist stance during the Alger Hiss case and was elected to the Senate in 1950. In 1952, he became Dwight D. Eisenhower’s running mate, serving as vice president from 1953 to 1961. He played a key role in Cold War diplomacy and domestic policy.
In 1960, Nixon lost the presidency to John F. Kennedy in a historically close election. After a failed 1962 California gubernatorial bid, he staged a political comeback, winning the presidency in 1968. He was re-elected in 1972 in a landslide victory.
As the 37th president, Nixon pursued historic foreign policy initiatives, opening diplomatic relations with China, easing tensions with the Soviet Union, and ending U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Domestically, he established the Environmental Protection Agency and supported civil rights reforms.
However, his presidency was marred by the Watergate scandal. Facing impeachment, Nixon resigned on August 8, 1974. His successor, Gerald Ford, granted him a full pardon.
Nixon spent his later years writing, advising leaders, and shaping his legacy. He died on April 22, 1994, at 81. His presidency remains one of both historic accomplishments and deep controversy.
- Presidential Portrait Collection Prints 1.5″
- Gallery Wrap With Hanger
- Dimensions: 16” x 20”
- Print of original oil paintings by Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill
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