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- NAME: Richard Nixon
- OCCUPATION: U.S. President
- BIRTH DATE: January 09, 1913
- DEATH DATE: April 22, 1994
- EDUCATION: Whittier College, Duke University School of Law
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Yorba Linda, California
- PLACE OF DEATH: New York, New York
- Full Name: Richard Milhous Nixon
- AKA: Richard M. Nixon
- Nickname: "Tricky Dick"
- AKA: Richard Nixon
- Nickname: "Red Hunter"
- Nickname: "Slick Rick"
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Richard Nixon was the 37th U.S. president and the only commander-in-chief to resign from his position, after the 1970s Watergate scandal.
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Richard Nixon - Personality (2:25)
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Richard Nixon - Personality
An inside look at how Richard Nixon's personality came to bear on his presidency and his legacy.
Richard Nixon - Mini Biography
Richard Nixon served as Vice President under Dwight Eisenhower and was the Republican Nominee for President in 1960. He was elected President in 1968, won re-election in 1972, and resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon - The Origins of Watergate
Learn about the circumstances that lead to the famous Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon - Watergate Brings Down the President
Learn about the famous Watergate scandal and how it could be traced back to President Richard Nixon.
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