Richard Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. Born in Yorba Linda, California, in 1913, he served in Congress and as vice president under Dwight Eisenhower.
A Republican, Nixon won the presidency in 1968 and a landslide reelection in 1972.
Key Moments
The Apollo 11 Moon landing took place in his first year. He opened relations with China with a 1972 visit, signed arms agreements with the Soviet Union, created the Environmental Protection Agency, and ended U.S. combat involvement in Vietnam in 1973.
Did You Know
Facing likely impeachment over the Watergate scandal, Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974. He is the only president to resign from office.
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