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.
Thelma Catherine "Pat" was the child of
Martin William RYAN
and
Katherine HALBERSTADT
.
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.
Thelma Catherine "Pat" was the child of Martin William RYAN and Katherine HALBERSTADT.
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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/Partner Thelma 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
Birth — 1913
1940 Marriage / Partner
1993 Death of Spouse/Partner
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