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Richard M. Nixon 37 th President 1969-1974

Richard M. Nixon 37 th President 1969-1974. By: Tim Hulings pd.3. Biography…. Born January 9, 1913 Had a rough early life, losing two brothers before age 21 Graduated 2 nd in his class at Whittier High School in 1930

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Richard M. Nixon 37 th President 1969-1974

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  1. Richard M. Nixon37th President 1969-1974 By: Tim Hulings pd.3

  2. Biography… • Born January 9, 1913 • Had a rough early life, losing two brothers before age 21 • Graduated 2nd in his class at Whittier High School in 1930 • Graduated 2nd in his class also at Whittier college, which earned him a full scholarship to the Duke University of Law • Graduated 3rd in his class at Duke in 1937

  3. Road to Presidency… • Served as a Navy lieutenant during WWII • Won a senate seat in 1950 • 1952, General Eisenhower selected Nixon as his running mate • 1960, lost his first race for presidency • 1962, lost race to become California governor • Again won for his second term in 1972 by one of the widest margins in history

  4. Cabinet… Vice Presidents • Spiro Agnew (1969–1973) • Gerald Ford (1973–1974)

  5. Cabinet continued • Secretary of State William P. Rogers, 1969 Henry A. Kissinger, 1973

  6. Presidential Accomplishments • Revenue sharing • End of the draft • New anticrime laws • One of the most dramatic events during his presidency was the first astronauts to land on the moon • Reduced tensions with China and USSR • Created treaty to limit strategic nuclear limits in 1972

  7. Bibliography http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/richardnixon • Used for a majority of show, highlighted all accomplishments early life until passing. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAnixon.htm - Used to show cabinet members, along with some accomplishments.

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