Nixon
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Richard M(ilhous) 1913–94, 37th president of the U.S., 1969–74 (resigned).
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his wife Thelma Catherine Ryan Pat, 1912–93, U.S. First Lady 1969–74.
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But Nixon still faces a steep battle against Moody, MacManus said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Political observers also expect two of the Democrats running statewide this year, Jolly for governor and Nixon for Senate, to lose.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Plus: A Financial Flashback to 55 years ago, when Nixon dropped the gold standard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Sarah Nixon, from Daybrook in Nottinghamshire, said her parents met at the company.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
On the night of August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon sat at his desk in the Oval Office.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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