Richard Milhous
NIXON
(b.
9 January 1913
,
Yorba Linda, California, USA
d.
22 April 1994
,
Manhattan, New York, USA
)
Cause of Death: stroke
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Richard Milhous NIXON was born 9 January 1913 in Yorba Linda, California, USA
Richard Milhous NIXON was the child of Francis Anthony NIXON and Hannah MILHOUS and the grandchild of: (maternal) Franklin MILHOUS and Almira Park BURDGSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Richard Milhous married Thelma Catherine "Pat" RYAN 21 June 1940 in Riverside, California, USA . Thelma Catherine "Pat" RYAN was born 16 March 1912 in Ely, White Pine, Nevada, USA. Thelma Catherine "Pat" died 22 June 1993 in Park Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA.
Richard Milhous NIXON died 22 April 1994 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
Occupation: President of the United States
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1913 Birth 9 January 1913
Yorba Linda, California, USA
Biography
Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California. He grew up in a modest Quaker family and, despite facing financial challenges, excelled academically. Nixon attended Whittier College and later Duke University School of Law.
Here's a brief overview of key aspects of Richard Nixon's life and political career:
Early Political Career:
World War II Service: Nixon served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he entered politics, winning a seat in the House of Representatives in 1946.
Senate Career: Nixon was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1950. During his time in the Senate, he gained national prominence for his role in the investigation of Alger Hiss, a former State Department official accused of being a Soviet spy.
Vice Presidency:
Eisenhower's Vice President: In 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower chose Nixon as his running mate for the presidential election. They won, and Nixon served as Vice President ...Read MORE...
Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California. He grew up in a modest Quaker family and, despite facing financial challenges, excelled academically. Nixon attended Whittier College and later Duke University School of Law.
Here's a brief overview of key aspects of Richard Nixon's life and political career:
Early Political Career:
World War II Service: Nixon served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he entered politics, winning a seat in the House of Representatives in 1946.
Senate Career: Nixon was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1950. During his time in the Senate, he gained national prominence for his role in the investigation of Alger Hiss, a former State Department official accused of being a Soviet spy.
Vice Presidency:
Eisenhower's Vice President: In 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower chose Nixon as his running mate for the presidential election. They won, and Nixon served as Vice President ...Read MORE...
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)1930
Name: Richard Nixon
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United States
District: 1552
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1913
Birthplace: California
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Sheet Number and Letter: 3B
Household ID: 82
Line Number: 87
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 175
GS Film number: 2339910
Digital Folder Number: 004531822
Image Number: 00948
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Francis A Nixon Head M 50 Ohio
Hannah M Nixon Wife F 44 Indiana
Harold S Nixon Son M 20 California
Richard Nixon Son M 17 California
F Donald Nixon Son M 14 California
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Richard Nixon
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1930
Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United States
District: 1552
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Birth Year (Estimated): 1913
Birthplace: California
Immigration Year:
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Sheet Number and Letter: 3B
Household ID: 82
Line Number: 87
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T626
Affiliate Film Number: 175
GS Film number: 2339910
Digital Folder Number: 004531822
Image Number: 00948
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Francis A Nixon Head M 50 Ohio
Hannah M Nixon Wife F 44 Indiana
Harold S Nixon Son M 20 California
Richard Nixon Son M 17 California
F Donald Nixon Son M 14 California
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law
1940 Marriage / PartnerRichard Milhous NIXON and Thelma Catherine "Pat" RYAN 21 June 1940, Riverside, California, USA
He was 27 years old.
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.
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1969 - January 20 - Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994) becomes 37th President of the United States
Richard Nixon's presidency, which lasted from 1969 to 1974, was marked by significant achievements and controversies. Nixon, a Republican, implemented several key domestic policies, including the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Clean Air Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). His administration also saw the introduction of revenue sharing and affirmative action policies.
In foreign affairs, Nixon pursued a policy of détente with the Soviet Union, leading to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and improved relations with China, highlighted by his historic visit to Beijing in 1972. He also worked to end the Vietnam War, eventually leading to the Paris Peace Accords in 1973.
However, Nixon's presidency is most infamous for the Watergate scandal, a major political scandal following the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up efforts by Nixon and his administration. The...Read MORE...
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January 20, 1969
Richard Nixon's presidency, which lasted from 1969 to 1974, was marked by significant achievements and controversies. Nixon, a Republican, implemented several key domestic policies, including the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Clean Air Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). His administration also saw the introduction of revenue sharing and affirmative action policies.
In foreign affairs, Nixon pursued a policy of détente with the Soviet Union, leading to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) and improved relations with China, highlighted by his historic visit to Beijing in 1972. He also worked to end the Vietnam War, eventually leading to the Paris Peace Accords in 1973.
However, Nixon's presidency is most infamous for the Watergate scandal, a major political scandal following the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and subsequent cover-up efforts by Nixon and his administration. The...Read MORE...
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January 20, 1969
June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)
1993 Death of Spouse/PartnerThelma Catherine "Pat" RYAN died 22 June 1993, Park Ridge, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Death information
Age: 81
Given Name: Richard
Middle Name: M
Surname: Nixon
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 09 Jan 1913
State: California
Last Place of Residence: Westchester, New York
Previous Residence Postal Code: 10708
Event Date: 22 Apr 1994
'United States Social Security Death Index,' Database, FamilySearch (https:/ / familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:V3G2-9YM : accessed 28 June 2015), Richard M Nixon, 22 Apr 1994; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
Name: President Richard Milhous Nixon
Titles and Terms: President
Event Type: Obituary
Event Date: 23 Apr 1994
Event Place: Colorado, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 81
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Birth Date: 09 Jan 1913
Birthplace: Yorba Linda, , California
Death Date: 22 Apr 1994
Death Place: New York City, , New York
Spouse and Children
Thelma Or Pat Ryan Nixon Wife Female
Tricia Cox Daughter...Read MORE...
Age: 81
Given Name: Richard
Middle Name: M
Surname: Nixon
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 09 Jan 1913
State: California
Last Place of Residence: Westchester, New York
Previous Residence Postal Code: 10708
Event Date: 22 Apr 1994
'United States Social Security Death Index,' Database, FamilySearch (https:/ / familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:V3G2-9YM : accessed 28 June 2015), Richard M Nixon, 22 Apr 1994; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
Name: President Richard Milhous Nixon
Titles and Terms: President
Event Type: Obituary
Event Date: 23 Apr 1994
Event Place: Colorado, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 81
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Birth Date: 09 Jan 1913
Birthplace: Yorba Linda, , California
Death Date: 22 Apr 1994
Death Place: New York City, , New York
Spouse and Children
Thelma Or Pat Ryan Nixon Wife Female
Tricia Cox Daughter...Read MORE...
Postcards and Memories of Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Richard is buried at: Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Yorba Linda Orange County California, USA
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