Richard Milhous Nixon

Richard Milhouse Nixon was an American politician and former President and Vice President of the United States of America. He was the 36th Vice President and served two terms under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from January 20th, 1953 to January 20th, 1961. He was the 37th President of the United States succeeding Lyndon B. Johnson and served in this capacity from January 20th, 1969 to August 9th, 1974. His years in office are remembered for several noteworthy and controsersial events including opening diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1972, orchestrating the ceasefire with North Vietnam in 1973, and the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to his resignation in August, 1974.

Notes & Trivia

 * Along with other famous statesmen, Richard Nixon has been lampooned in numerous episodes of Futurama.


 * Actor Christopher Shyer played the role of Richard Nixon in the 2012 biopic J. Edgar. Shyer is also known for playing the role of alien visitor Marcus on the 2009 V television series.