Richard Nixon lived the same childhood as an average kid. Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California on January 9, 1913. Nixon was the second of five siblings in the family. Nixon learned how to fend for himself and …show more content…
Nixon’s vice presidency slowly became more developed though deep down the people never fully trusted him (“Richard Nixon”, 2017).
Nixon traveled to foreign countries, but plans did not go as expected when he got attacked physically and mentally. The trip to Caracas, Venezuela lead to Nixon’s limo being attacked (“Richard Nixon”, 2017). Nixon traveled to Moscow, Russia and had arguments with the Soviet General, but soon resolved the problems (“Richard Nixon”, 2017). By traveling, Nixon improved his popularity in the states and gave him an advantage in later runs. The popularity would lead the way in the presidential run (“Richard Nixon”, 2017). Nixon ran for president, but faced a rough road that would take a toll on his body. John F. Kennedy had an advantage with the use of television ads, mews interviews, and debates (“Richard Nixon”, 2017). Nixon was just coming off of the flu and looked completely drained (“Richard Nixon”, 2017). Nixon was capable of winning the election, but had little chance with the new technology. The look of Nixon was nothing near the look of Kennedy, who people …show more content…
Nixon continued in his law practice in California, and later wrote a booked call Six Crises. Eventually, he moved his family to New York
City where he became a Senior Statesmen. Nixon was pleased with his law work and began to gain popularity. The law work pushed the idea of another attempt to become president (“Richard Nixon”, 2017).
Nixon found himself pondering the idea of returning to the political field. In 1986 Nixon announced he was returning to the presidential race. Lucky for Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, the President declared he would not run for president again (“Richard Nixon”, 2017). Nixon never wanted to leave the political life he was forced to. World problems began to fall right into Nixon’s path helping him along the way (“Richard Nixon”, 2017).
Nixon received much support by making great decisions. The South and West gave Nixon support in return for Spiro Andrew, a southerner, being his running mate. Andrew and Nixon put up a strong campaign together (“Richard Nixon”, 2017). Nixon made a good choice by selecting Andrew as his running mate. Nixon’s strong support lead to a successful campaign (“Richard Nixon”,