Born in California in 1913, Richard Nixon trained as a lawyer before serving in the Navy. He was successively a member of the House of Representatives, a senator (Republican), then became known at the national level thanks to his anti-communist commitment. Appointed vice-president in 1952, he failed in the presidency of the United States against John F. Kennedy (1960), as well as in the election of governor of California in 1962. After his "crossing of the desert", Nixon becomes 37 th President of the United States.
His first term was marked by the disengagement of American troops from Vietnam, the reopening of diplomatic relations with China in 1972 and the SALT 1 arms limitation treaty. Although president when the Apollo 11 mission set foot on the moon, he cut financial support for the US space program.
Re-elected in 1974, he had to resign following revelations linked to the Watergate scandal and was replaced by his vice-president Gérald Ford. He died in 1994 of a heart attack.
1913 - 1994
Status
Politician