| Richard Nixon | |
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| 36th President of the United States | |
| In office January 2, 1969 – April 13, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Rockefeller |
| Succeeded by | Spiro Agnew |
| US Senator from California | |
| In office December 1, 1950 – January 1, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Sheridan Downey |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Kuchel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1913 Yorba Linda, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1972 (aged 59) Ottawa, Canada |
| Political party | Unionist |
| Spouse(s) | Pat Ryan (m. 1940) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 13, 1972) was the 36th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until his assassination in 1972. A member of the Unionist Party, he previously served as a United States Senator from California from 1950 to 1969. He previously ran for President as the Unionist nominee in 1960, but lost the election of to Vice President Joseph P. Kennedy Jr.
Often considered one of America's greatest presidents, Nixon established both the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Nixon also had a major rule in shaping the United States' foreign policy. During his term, the White House saw reduction of U.S. involvement in the American War as he began pushing for more of an occupation force and help the process of the CSA becoming self-efficient. He also began the establishment of peace talks between both America and the Confederation.
As President, Nixon also visited Moscow, being the first sitting U.S. President to do so, and he later secured the SALT I pact with the Soviet Union.
On April 13, 1972, during a campaign event in Ottawa, Canada, President Nixon was shot by a 21 year old Arthur Bremer who was carrying a browning 9mm semi-automatic pistol. The President was rushed to Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Political offices held[]
| Office | Start of term | End of term | Notes |
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| US Representative from California's 19th district | March 4, 1945 | December 1, 1950 | |
| US Senator from California | December 1, 1950 | February 1, 1969 | Following his election defeat in 1960, he took on a more senior role in the US Senate. He was ultimately promoted to the position of Senate Republican Whip in 1965, resigning in 1968 to focus on his Presidential campaign. |
| President of the United States | March 4, 1969 | April 13, 1972 (death) | Assassinated while on office. |
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