Faced with what seemed almost certain impeachment (弹劾), Nixon announced on August 8, 1974, that he would resign the next day to begin “that process of mending which is so desperately needed in America.”

　　In his last years, Nixon gained praise as an elder statesman. By the time of his death on April 22, 1994, he had written numerous books on his experiences in public life and on foreign policy.

　　Title: The life story of Richard M. Nixon

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　　In California in 1913.

　　Death On April 22, 1994.

　　Education Studied at Whittier College and Duke University Law School.

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　　Married Patricia Ryan and had two daughters, Tricia and Julie.

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　　career ◇ During World War II, he served as a Navy commander in the Pacific.

　　◇ In 1950, he became a Senate.

　　◇ In 1952, he was selected to be General Eisenhower’s running mate and became Vice President.

　　◇ In 1960, he was nominated for President but he was (4)

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　　defeated in the final by John F. Kennedy.

　　◇ In 1968, he became President of the USA.

　　◇ In 1972, he was elected President for a second (5)

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