It was unfortunate for Richard Nixon that he was born 50 years too soon. The scandal that brought down his presidency and created a mistrust of government among the public, which has never been ...

A ceremony marking the 112th anniversary of the birth of Richard M. Nixon is scheduled for Friday at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

Winning a second term often gives presidents a lift. For example, after Richard Nixon was reelected in 1972, 67 percent approved of his performance. But Nixon’s honeymoon was short-lived.

Richard Nixon was born in 1913 in California. He had a tough start in life. His parents’ lemon farm failed and two of his brothers died in childhood. He didn’t let any of that hold him back.