-
Born in California
-
He challenged Democratic congressman Jerry Voorhis. Nixon campaigned vigorously, and won by 16,000 votes.
-
He was also a vice president
-
Nixon ran for president in 1960 but lost to John F. Kennedy.
-
He defeated George McGovern
-
Won by one of the largest margins ever
-
He ended fighting in Vietnam
-
Nixon resigned rather than be impeached for covering up illegal activities.
-
In 1978, Nixon published RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, an intensely personal examination of his life, public career and White House years
-
richard nixon passes away
