Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Richard Nixon



Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9th. 1913.  That is to say, he would have turned 100 today if he lived that long. He died on April 22, 1994.  Nixon was a U.S. congressman, senator, vice president and then president.  

Nixon is best known for his role in the Watergate  scandal which caused him to resign the presidency in 1974.


Fast Facts: Wife Pat Nixon 

Children: Tricia and Julie

Vice President of Dwight Eisenhower 1953-1960

Ran against  and lost to John F. Kennedy in 1960 presidential election.



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