Richard Nixon Biography

During Nixon's first term as President, American astronauts made the first moon landing.

In his 1972 bid for office, Nixon defeated Democratic candidate George McGovern by one of the widest margins on record.

Nixon is the only President to have resigned the position.

The Democrats retained control of both Houses of Congress in the 1968 elections, making Nixon the first President elected without his party winning either House since the 19th century.

The Nixons had two children, Patricia and Julie. Julie married David Eisenhower, one of General Dwight Eisenhower's grandsons, in 1968.

He was a knowledgeable fan of football and baseball, so much so that he often used sport metaphors when talking about important political and diplomatic issues.