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Richard Nixon Background:
Born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California
He grew up as a quaker, against drinking, swearing and dancing
Named after Richard the Lionheart, who was a king in england
President of his 8th grade class
At the age of twelve, Richard was found to have a spot on his lung, and with a family history of tuberculosis, he was forbidden to play sports. Eventually, the spot was found to be scar tissue from an early bout of pneumonia.
Played JV football
He was champion debater in high school and college
Had to quit football because he had to help support his family after his brother was diagnosed with tuberculosis
known as a hard worker
worked as a lawyer
had a job at the Office of Price Admnistration, in charge of rationing tires
he joined the navy and his first post was as aide to the commander of the Ottumwa Naval Air Station in Iowa.
Richard Nixon was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda California. He was named after Richard the Lionheart, a king who ruled in England. He grew up as a Quaker, and his family was against drinking, swearing, and dancing. When he was 12, a spot was found on his lung, and he was forbidden from playing sports.
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