Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Richard Nixon Biography and Timeline

Follow Richard Nixon through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.

Richard Nixon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1969–1972Years on this page

1969

Apollo 11 Call

President of USA · Washington · Science / Astronomy

Telephones Armstrong and Aldrin on the lunar surface.

Role range: 1969-1974

1971

Repeal of Tonkin Gulf Resolution

President of United States of America · President of USA · Washington · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Nixon signed legislation that repealed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, formally removing the 1964 congressional authorization that had been cited to support expanded United States military action in Vietnam.

Role range: 1960-1975 – 1969-1974

United States Ratifies Protocol Two

Washington · Government / Nuclear Arms Control

The United States deposited ratification of Additional Protocol Two on 12 May, with interpretative understandings attached.

1972

Apollo 17 Message

President of USA · Washington · Science / Astronomy

Sends a message marking the close of Apollo lunar exploration.

Role range: 1969-1974

Records, sources and methodology

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