Richard M. Nixon's FAQ

Richard M. Nixon
(January 9, 1913 - April 22, 1994)

• Father: Francis Anthony Nixon
• Mother: Hannah Milhous Nixon
• First Lady: Thelma Catherine ("Pat") Ryan Nixon, Wife
• Number of Children: 2, Tricia and Julie
• Education Level: Graduate
• School Attended: Whittier College, Duke University
• Religion: Quaker
• Profession: Military, Lawyer, Business, Government Employee
• Military Service: Lieutenant Cmdr. Navy
• Dates of Presidency: 1/20/1969 - 8/9/1974
• President Number: 37
• Number of Terms: 2
• Why Presidency Ended: Resignation
• Party: Republican
• His Vice Presidents: Spiro T. Agnew, Gerald R. Ford
• Vice President For: Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961)
• Senator: California (1951-1953)
• House of Representatives: California (1947-1950)
• Presidential Salary: $200,000/year + $50,000 expense account
• Library: Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace

Did you Know?

During his administration, the 26th amendment was ratified.
His wife, Patricia Nixon, was known for her charm, and for being an involved partner to her husband.
During his term, the wage and price freeze was instituted.
The SALT agreement passed while he was in the White House.
During his term, Nixon went to both China and the Soviet Union.
He is the first president to have visited all fifty states.