Franklin Milhous, the grandfather of Richard Nixon, was born in 1848.

Almira Park Burdg Milhous, the grandmother of Richard Nixon, was born in 1849.

Francis Anthony Nixon, the father of Richard Nixon, was born on December 3, 1878, in Elk, Ohio.

Hannah Milhous Nixon, the mother of Richard Nixon, was born on March 7, 1885, near Butlerville, Indiana.

Richard Nixon's parents, Francis Anthony Nixon and Hannah Milhous, got married on June 25, 1908, in Whittier, California.

Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California.

Franklin Milhous, the grandfather of Richard Nixon, passed away in 1919.

In 1922, after the failure of the Nixons' ranch, the family moved to be nearer Hannah's relatives in Whittier, California. There, Frank Nixon opened a combination grocery store and gas station in which the entire Nixon family worked in order to make ends meet.

In 1930, Richard Nixon was accepted and attended law school at Duke University.

Richard Nixon finished 3rd in his high school class and won numerous awards, including the Harvard Club California award for outstanding all-around student. Despite earning a scholarship to Harvard University, due to the family’s limited finances, Nixon had to forgo the scholarship and instead attended Whittier College.

Richard Nixon is admitted to the California Bar and joins the law firm of Wingert and Bewley in Whittier on November 9, 1937.

On January 16, 1938, Richard Nixon met Thelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan at a rehearsal for a community play. He was immediately attracted to her and pursued her, eventually leading to their marriage.

Richard Nixon becomes a partner in the reorganized law firm of Bewley, Knoop and Nixon on January 1, 1939, and opens a branch office in La Habra, California.

On June 21, 1940, Richard Nixon married his future wife, Pat Ryan.

In January 1942, Richard Nixon moved to Washington, D.C., to join the Office of Price Administration, a federal agency responsible for regulating wartime prices and overseeing rationing.

On June 15, 1942, Richard Nixon received a commission as a United States Navy Lieutenant (junior grade).

On August 17, 1942, Richard Nixon entered the Naval Training School at Naval Air Station in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, after accepting an appointment as a lieutenant junior grade in the United States Naval Reserve on June 15, 1942.

On October 1, 1943, Richard Nixon was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

Richard Nixon was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy.

Nixon's daughter, Patricia (known as 'Tricia'), was born on February 21, 1946.

Richard Nixon was released from active duty in the United States Naval Reserve on March 10, 1946.

Richard Nixon was elected to Congress, defeating incumbent Jerry Voorhis, on November 5, 1946.

After being approached by prominent Republicans in Whittier, Nixon accepted the offer to run for Congress and defeated Democratic Congressman Jerry Voorhis in the election.

Nixon was sworn in as Representative for the Twelfth Congressional District of California on January 3, 1947. His tenure lasted until his resignation in November 1950 following his election to the Senate. He was assigned to House Education and Labor Committee and House Committee on Un-American Activities.

The Mundt-Nixon bill, the first legislation passed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities in a decade, is enacted. It requires the annual registration of Communist party members.

Julie Nixon, daughter of Richard Nixon, is born on this day.

Richard Nixon is elected as Senator for California and serves from December 1, 1950, until January 1, 1953.

Richard Nixon attends the World Health Organization Conference in Geneva, Switzerland during May 1951.

On July 11, 1952, the Republican National Convention ratified Dwight Eisenhower’s choice of Richard Nixon as his Vice Presidential running mate.

In 1952, Richard Nixon worked as the lead committee member in the investigation of accused Soviet spy Alger Hiss, which ultimately uncovered Hiss’ role in the Communist Party and conviction on charge of perjury.

Nixon is elected Vice President of the United States on the ticket of President Dwight Eisenhower.

Nixon is inaugurated as Vice President of the United States.

Nixon is promoted to Commander in the Naval Reserve.

Nixon is made chairman of the President's committee on government contracts.

Francis Anthony Nixon, the father of Richard Nixon, passed away on September 4, 1956, in La Habra, California.

On November 6, 1956, Richard Nixon was re-elected as the Vice President of the United States under President Dwight Eisenhower. This event marked an important political milestone in Nixon's career.

During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela on May 13, 1958, protesters spat on Vice President Nixon and later rioters assaulted his motorcade, leading Nixon to realize the potential danger he faced. His composure during anti-American demonstrations gained international attention.

Nixon travels to England from November 24, 1958 to November 29, 1958.

On January 31, 1959, Nixon is appointed as the chairman of the Cabinet committee on price stability for economic growth.

Nixon travels to the Soviet Union from July 22, 1959 to August 2, 1959.

On July 24, 1959, Nixon participates in the spontaneous 'Kitchen Debate' with Soviet Premier Nikita Krushchev in a model kitchen in the American National Exhibition in Moscow, which strengthens his standing in the United States.

Nixon visits Poland from August 2, 1959 to August 5, 1959.

On July 27, 1960, Nixon receives the Republican nomination for President.

Vice President Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy participated in the first televised debates in American history, which had a significant impact on the election.

Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy.

Richard Nixon joined the Los Angeles law firm of Adams, Duque and Hazeltine in March 1961.

Richard Nixon's book 'Six Crises' was published in March 1962, detailing his experiences in various crises during his political career.

Richard Nixon was defeated in the California gubernatorial race by Democratic incumbent Edmund G. 'Pat' Brown on November 6, 1962.

Richard Nixon practiced law in New York City from 1963 to 1967, joining the law firm of Mudge, Stern, Baldwin and Todd, which later became Nixon, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie and Alexander in 1964.

Former Vice President Nixon campaigned across the country for Republican candidates in the 1964 election.

Richard Nixon retired from the Naval Reserve on June 1, 1966, marking the end of his military service.

Richard Nixon was nominated as the Republican candidate for President and pledged to bring the nation together.

Richard Nixon was elected President of the United States, beating Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Alabama Governor George Wallace in the general election.

On November 5, 1968, Richard Nixon is elected as the President of the United States.

Julie Nixon, daughter of President Richard Nixon, marries Dwight David Eisenhower II, the grandson of former President Dwight Eisenhower.

On January 19, 1969, President nominates G. Harrold Carswell as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Richard Nixon is inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon is inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States.

In February 23, 1969, Nixon begins an eight-day European visit in Brussels.

On March 4, 1969, Nixon warns that the United States will take action in the event of a new Viet Cong offensive.

On March 17, 1969, President Nixon orders secret bombings of Cambodia to destroy North Vietnamese supply routes and base camps, commencing with 'Operation Breakfast', as documented in Henry Kissinger's 'The White House Years' and H. R. Haldeman's 'The Haldeman Diaries'.

Following an attack on a U.S. plane, President Nixon orders the resumption of reconnaissance flights off North Korea.

In April 18, 1969, North Korean reconnaissance is resumed.

On April 29, 1969, Nixon awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to Duke Ellington and then led hundreds of guests in singing 'Happy Birthday' to the famed band leader.

Special Message to Congress proposes the president receive power to consolidate programs of Federal aid to states and cities into overarching grants. Asks that states and cities have greater control over federal funds.

President Nixon delivers a special message to Congress on reforming the military draft.

President Nixon proposes a plan for the United States and North Vietnam to agree on withdrawing forces from South Vietnam.

President Nixon presents a peace plan for Vietnam, proposing the removal of troops from South Vietnam by the US and North Vietnam over the next year.

President Nixon urges Congress to transform the Post Office department into a public corporation.

President Nixon asks Congress to make the Post Office Department a public corporation in a special message.

President Nixon announces a plan to withdraw 25,000 U.S. troops from South Vietnam by August 31.

President Nixon orders a 10 percent reduction in overseas government personnel.

President Nixon made the longest long-distance phone call in history, as astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took mankind’s first steps on the moon.

On July 25, 1969, President Nixon outlined the Nixon Doctrine, which emphasized providing arms and aid to Asian allies to resist communist aggression, without deploying U.S. military forces. This doctrine had significant implications for U.S. foreign policy in Asia during the Cold War era.

During his presidency, Nixon visits Vietnam for the only time to meet with U.S. troops and President Thieu.

President Nixon announced his new foreign policy doctrine in Guam, emphasizing the United States' commitment to acting within its national interest and maintaining existing treaty commitments with its allies.

Nixon proposes the replacement of Aid to Families with Dependent Children with a minimum income program, known as the 'Family Assistance Act,' in a message to Congress on welfare reform.

Richard Nixon addressed the nation on his welfare reform proposal, the Family Assistance Plan.

Richard Nixon nominated Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr., as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Nixon discloses his program for welfare reform, including the Family Assistance Plan, aiming to address social welfare issues in the United States.

President Nixon addresses the nation about the war in Vietnam, revealing that North Vietnam rejected peace offers and seeking support from the American people. He emphasizes the importance of unity at home for successful negotiations and asserts that only Americans can defeat or humiliate the United States.

On November 24, 1969, President signed the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty, aiming to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

President Nixon reveals that North Vietnam has rejected the administration's secret peace offers and proposes a plan for the gradual and secretive withdrawal of troops.

On December 30, 1969, President signed the Tax Reform Act of 1969 and the Defense Appropriation Act of 1970, aiming to reform the tax system and allocate funds for defense purposes.

President Nixon garnered overwhelming support from the 'silent majority' after a televised address in which he outlined his plan to honorably end the Vietnam War.

The President signs the National Environmental Policy Act into law, marking a significant step in environmental policy and regulation.

President Nixon nominates Harold G. Carswell to the Supreme Court, sparking controversy due to the discovery of a 1948 speech advocating White supremacy. The nomination is ultimately rejected by the Senate on 04/08/1970, making it a rare occurrence in U.S. history.

On January 26, 1970, President Nixon vetoed the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW)- Labor Appropriation Bill.

President Nixon vetoed the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW)- Labor Appropriation Bill.

The President calls for 'balanced growth for America,' emphasizing the need to address environmental issues such as air and water pollution, as well as space exploration.

President Nixon signs the Selective Service Reform bill, which aimed at calming conscription anxieties by implementing a lottery system for draftee selection and reducing the prime eligibility of draftees from seven years to one. It also prioritized draftees aged 19.

President Richard Nixon signed the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law, banning cigarette television advertisements in the United States.

The Senate rejects President Nixon's nomination of G. Harrold Carswell as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by a vote of 51 to 45.

President Nixon nominates Harry A. Blackmun as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

The President outlines the Administration's policies on desegregation of elementary and secondary schools.

The President addresses the pollution of the Great Lakes in a special message to Congress.

President proposes transitioning to an all-volunteer armed forces and ending student deferments.

President announces a joint military operation into Cambodia to end the war in Vietnam, sparking nationwide protests.

National Guard shoots and kills 4 student protesters at Kent State University, leading to widespread protests across the nation.

Tricia Nixon, daughter of President Nixon, married Edward Finch Cox in a ceremony held at the Rose Garden in the White House.

Nixon speaks to the nation on television, urging for restraint on wages and prices.

President signs a bill to increase Social Security benefits, aiming to provide better financial support to the elderly and disabled individuals.

The final conversation of the President is captured on the secret taping system, marking the end of a controversial practice that would later become a significant part of historical investigations.

Alexander P. Butterfield, a former White House aide, discloses the existence of the secret White House taping system during a private interview with investigators, leading to a significant revelation in the investigation of the Presidential Campaign Activities.

On August 12, 1970, President Nixon signed the Postal Reorganization Act, which aimed to modernize the United States Postal Service and improve its efficiency.

President Nixon proposes a five-point peace plan for Indochina, which includes a 'cease-fire in place' and the negotiated withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam, as announced in a televised address.

During a campaign rally in California, demonstrators taunt President Nixon and throw objects at him, reflecting the growing opposition and unrest during his presidency.

President Nixon met with Elvis Presley to discuss the drug problem facing American youth.

On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, which aimed to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees.

On December 31, 1970, President Nixon signed the Clean Air Bill, which aimed to address air pollution and improve air quality in the United States.

President Nixon surprises pundits by declaring that he is now a Keynesian in economics, a departure from his previous economic stance.

Nixon expresses his support for Keynesian economics, advocating for government spending to combat a recession, a departure from traditional Republican economic policies.

Nixon postpones the construction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal to prevent environmental damage, demonstrating his concern for environmental conservation.

President Nixon signs Executive Order 11582, which includes adding Columbus Day as a legal public holiday and designating certain Mondays for five of the nine holidays.

President Nixon starts secretly recording conversations and meetings in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, leading to a major political scandal known as the Watergate scandal.

The EOB (Eisenhower Executive Office Building) is bugged as part of the wider surveillance activities conducted during Nixon's presidency.

A voice-activated taping system becomes operational in the Executive Office Building (EOB), recording phone conversations held in the Oval Office, the EOB, and the Lincoln Sitting Room.

On June 10, the U.S. announced the termination of trade controls on nonstrategic U.S. exports to and imports from the People's Republic of China, ending the trade embargo.

On June 12, 1971, Patricia Nixon, also known as Tricia, married Edward Ridley Finch Cox at the White House. The event was not broadcasted live on television.

The New York Times begins to publish secret internal documents known as the 'Pentagon Papers,' leading to the creation of a special unit named the 'Plumbers' to stop the leaks.

In response to the Pentagon Papers leak, the Nixon administration establishes a covert White House special investigations unit called The White House Plumbers to prevent leaks of classified information.

The Supreme Court rules against the Nixon Administration's attempt to halt publication of the Pentagon Papers on grounds of national security.

President Nixon announced on national television that he had been invited to the People’s Republic of China, marking the end of a quarter of a century of hostility between the U.S. and China.

Richard Nixon arrived in Manila, the Philippines, and made remarks upon his arrival.

Richard Nixon made remarks upon his departure from Pakistan.

The President announced his forthcoming trip to the People's Republic of China in a public address to the nation.

Richard Nixon arrived in Bucharest, Romania, and made remarks upon his arrival.

On August 21, 1971, the White House aides start Nixon's Enemies List, targeting individuals perceived as political opponents.

The White House Special Investigations Unit, known as 'The Plumbers', burglarizes a psychiatrist’s office to obtain files related to Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers. The operation was authorized by White House counsel John D. Ehrlichman.

On September 28, 1971, Nixon signed legislation abolishing the military draft.

A joint announcement was issued in Washington and Moscow confirming that President Nixon would visit the Soviet Union three months after returning from China.

President Nixon signs an extension of the Economic Stabilization Act, allowing himself another year to address the economic issues.

President Nixon announces that he will seek another term in office.

President Richard Nixon arrives in Beijing, China, marking the first time an American President had visited the country. A joint communique, later known as the Shanghai Communique, is released by the United States and China, calling for increased contacts and gradual U.S. withdrawal from Taiwan.

Nixon addresses the nation via television to discuss his trip to China.

Nixon dismisses the use of busing as a means of achieving racial integration in schools and seeks legislation that would deny court-ordered busing.

On March 25, 1972, the Equal Employment Opportunities Act of 1972 was signed into law.

On April 20, 1972, Bob Hope visited the White House.

On May 8, 1972, an announcement was made regarding the mining of North Vietnamese harbors.

On May 15, 1972, Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama was shot while campaigning.

On national television, President Nixon announces that he has authorized the mining of North Vietnamese ports and the bombing of military targets in North Vietnam.

A voice-activated taping system is installed on the telephone at the Camp David study table, allowing for covert recording of conversations.

A taping system is installed on the telephone at the Camp David study desk, enabling secret recording of phone conversations.

President Nixon visits the Soviet Union and meets with General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev to establish diplomatic relations. The visit causes panic in North Vietnam as they fear that the Soviet Union may abandon the Vietnam War.

President Nixon journeyed to the Soviet Union and signed the historic agreement on the limitation of strategic arms with Premier Leonid Brezhnev. He became the first President to visit the Soviet Union.

President Nixon travels to the Soviet Union for a historic summit meeting, marking the first time a sitting U.S. President visits the U.S.S.R.

President Nixon journeyed to the Soviet Union and signed the historic agreement on the limitation of strategic arms with Premier Leonid Brezhnev. He became the first President to visit the Soviet Union.

President Nixon addresses a joint session of Congress upon returning from visits to Austria, the Soviet Union, Iran, and Poland.

The Watergate scandal started with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices in the Watergate office complex in June 1972, leading to a series of revelations about abuse of power by the Nixon administration.

Five men are arrested after breaking into the Democratic National Committee Headquarters at the Watergate building. They were found carrying film rolls, recording devices, and over one thousand dollars in cash.

Haldeman and Nixon discuss the progress of the FBI's investigation into the Watergate break-in, proposing to have the CIA ask the FBI to halt its investigation by claiming it was a national security operation.

President Nixon signs the Veterans' Compensation and Relief Act of 1972, providing support for veterans.

The White House responds to the Watergate Break-in and denies any involvement, stating that the White House has no connection to the incident.

Richard Nixon accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

Nixon endorses a revenue bill.

President Nixon signs the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972, granting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded powers to oversee the regulation of pesticides.

President Nixon wins the 1972 election by a large margin, securing 60.7% of the popular vote and 96.7% of the electoral vote, defeating George McGovern.

Nixon asks for the resignation of all agency directors, federal department heads, and presidential appointees.

The presidential inauguration takes place on January 20th.

The voice-activated taping system at Camp David and the system attached to the desk telephone in the Camp David study cease operation.

On March 27, 1973, President Nixon vetoed the Vocational Rehabilitation Bill. This decision had implications for the support and assistance provided to individuals with disabilities.

U.S. troop strength in Vietnam fell from 543,000 in April 1969 to zero on March 29, 1973, as part of the Vietnamization policy.

President Nixon accepted the resignations of several key staff members and took responsibility for the Watergate affair.

President Richard Nixon assures Republican campaign contributors that he will investigate the Watergate scandal during a speech in Washington.

A memo from the Secretary of Defense to President Nixon concerning the sale of F-4s to Saudi Arabia on May 18, 1973.

President and Mrs. Nixon hosted the largest dinner ever held at the White House for all the POWs who returned from Vietnam.

On July 16, 1973, testimony before the Senate Watergate Committee revealed that all of President Nixon's White House conversations were recorded. This revelation had significant implications for the Watergate scandal.

The Phase Four of the Economic Plan was announced on July 23, 1973.

On July 24, 1973, the Supreme Court ruled that President Nixon must provide the tapes and documents subpoenaed by special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox. This ruling had a major impact on the unfolding Watergate scandal.

Richard Helms, former director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in Washington on August 2, 1973.

The Senate Watergate Committee hearings continue on Capitol Hill in Washington, featuring testimonies from key figures including Lt. Gen. Vernon Walters. The hearings play a crucial role in uncovering the truth behind the Watergate scandal.

Nixon refuses to hand over subpoenaed tapes to the Senate Watergate Committee, chaired by Senator Sam Ervin, by claiming executive privilege.

On August 10, 1973, the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 was signed into law.

President Nixon delivers a nationwide television address addressing the Watergate scandal, reiterating that he had no prior knowledge of the break-in and denying any involvement in the cover-up.

President Nixon, Attorney General Elliot Richardson, and Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox discussed the access to the Watergate tapes. Nixon proposed providing Watergate-related summaries of the tapes, which would be verified by Senator John Stennis. However, Cox rejected the proposal, leading Nixon to direct Cox to make no further attempts to obtain the tapes through judicial process.

Nixon directs Acting Attorney General Robert Bork to discharge Special Prosecutor Cox, leading to the resignations of Attorney General Richardson and Deputy Attorney General Ruckelshaus. This event is known as the 'Saturday Night Massacre.'

Nixon vetoes the War Powers Resolution, deeming it 'clearly unconstitutional.'

President Nixon addresses the nation regarding the energy crisis.

The White House comments on the Congressional override of Nixon's veto of the War Powers Resolution, which requires a report within 48 hours of introducing US forces into hostilities and mandates withdrawing them within 60 days unless Congress authorizes further involvement. Nixon's veto was overridden with a House vote of 284-135 and a Senate vote of 75-18.

Nixon signs a bill authorizing the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, which is a significant development in the transportation of oil resources.

President Nixon made a public statement to the Associated Press managing editors, asserting his innocence and denying any involvement in criminal activities, particularly in relation to the Watergate scandal.

Gerald Ford, the Republican leader in the House of Representatives, was nominated by Nixon to succeed Agnew as Vice President. He was confirmed by both houses of Congress and took office on December 6, 1973.

On December 8, 1973, President Nixon publicly revealed his personal financial information, showing that he had paid less than $1,000 in taxes for the years 1970 and 1971.

On December 21, 1973, President Nixon implemented an increase in Social Security benefits.

Following the Watergate scandal, President Nixon steps down from office.

On January 4, 1974, the Senate Watergate Committee issued subpoenas for over 500 tapes related to the Watergate scandal, which President Nixon refused to hand over, citing confidentiality of presidential communications.

On January 30, 1974, President Nixon delivered his State of the Union address, where he declared his refusal to resign and called for an end to the Watergate investigation.

President Nixon delivers the State of the Union Address, addressing the nation on various issues and policies.

President meets with Foreign Minister Saqqaf of Saudi Arabia and Foreign Minister Fahmy of Egypt to discuss the prospects for peace in the Middle East.

President Nixon sends a letter to the US District Court refusing to provide the recordings, citing the issue as a non-justiciable political question.

On April 3, 1974, following an IRS investigation into Nixon's finances, the President was compelled to pay $432,787 in back taxes and $33,000 in interest.

The Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1974 were signed into law, leading to an increase in the minimum wage and extension of minimum wage coverage.

President Nixon announces the publication of transcripts of forty-six taped conversations subpoenaed by the Watergate Special Prosecutor and the House Judiciary Committee, marking a significant development in the Watergate scandal.

President Nixon signs the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 into law.

Special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski spoke with reporters outside U.S. District Court in Washington on May 16, 1974.

Despite Vice President Ford's counsel to submit evidence to the House Judiciary Committee, Nixon refuses to hand over Watergate-related tapes.

President Nixon embarks on a diplomatic tour, visiting Austria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Israel, and Jordan from June 10 to June 19.

President Nixon continues his diplomatic tour, visiting Belgium and the Soviet Union from June 25 to July 3.

The Supreme Court ruled in an 8-0 decision that President Richard Nixon had to turn over sixty-four tapes, which disclosed his knowledge and participation in the cover-up of the Watergate burglary. The conversations on the tapes implicated Nixon and led to his resignation, the first time in United States history a President had resigned.

The House Judiciary Committee brings articles of impeachment against President Nixon, including charges of obstruction of justice, misuse of power, and contempt of Congress.

President Nixon announces the availability of additional transcripts of Presidential tape recordings, admitting to incomplete statements about problematic conversations on June 23, 1972.

Despite suggestions from his closest advisors, Nixon informs his cabinet that he will not resign from the presidency.

After being advised by some of his supporters that he would not win an impeachment trial, Nixon informs Kissinger, Ford, and Congressional leaders of his plan to resign.

Amidst the escalating Watergate scandal and facing the threat of impeachment, President Nixon announced his resignation on August 8, 1974, becoming the first U.S. President to resign from office.

Richard Nixon resigned from the presidency on August 9, 1974, becoming the first U.S. president to do so. This was due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal.

Richard Nixon resigned from the presidency following the Watergate scandal.

Richard Nixon accepts the pardon of President Gerald Ford for all offenses against the United States committed or taken part in during his presidency from January 20, 1969 through August 9, 1974.

The Nixon-Frost interview, which took place in the summer of 1977, became the most-watched political interview in history with over 45 million viewers, playing a pivotal role in shaping public perception of Nixon's presidency and the Watergate scandal.

Richard Nixon released his memoirs titled RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, which became the best selling presidential memoir ever, selling more than 300,000 copies.

Christopher Nixon Cox was born in 1979.

Richard Nixon finished his third book, The Real War, which had a significant influence on President Reagan’s foreign policy.

President Ronald Reagan pardoned former FBI officials Mark Felt and Edward S. Miller from their conviction of unauthorized break-ins during the Nixon administration’s search for opponents during the Vietnam War, as announced in a news conference in Washington on April 15, 1981.

Richard Nixon finished his fourth book, Leaders.

Richard Nixon finished his fifth book, Real Peace.

During August 8-September, 1985, Richard Nixon was in the post-presidency period.

Richard Nixon meets with Mikhail Gorbachev.

Richard Nixon finished his sixth book, No More Vietnams.

President Nixon attended the dedication of the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace on July 19, 1990, with four Presidents, their First Ladies, and 50,000 friends and supporters.

Richard Nixon finished his ninth book titled 'Seize the Moment: America’s Challenge In A One-Superpower World' in 1992.

Mrs. Nixon passes away at home in Park Ridge, New Jersey.

Richard Nixon passed away on April 22, 1994, in New York, New York at the age of 81.

On April 22, 1994, Richard Nixon passed away at the age of 81 after suffering a stroke. Despite his wish to not have a state funeral, his high-profile funeral service was attended by all living U.S. Presidents and numerous VIPs.

President Nixon was laid to rest at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California, next to First Lady Pat Nixon and just yards away from his birthplace and boyhood home. Presidents Bush, Reagan, Carter, and Ford attended the funeral, as did then-Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole. Rev. Billy Graham officiated the ceremonies which tens of millions observed on television. In his eulogy, Senator Dole said that the second half of the 20th century would be known as 'The Age of Nixon.'

Richard Nixon finished his seventh book titled 'Victory Without War' in 1999.

The Richard Nixon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 37th President of the United States, Richard Nixon.