Richard Nixon Richard Millhouse Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California in 1913. His father, Frank Nixon, had many failing businesses that took the family After high school, Nixon attended Duke University. He tried twice to become class president. Finally he succeeded. Soon after his college schooling, Nixon enrolled in the Navy. War broke out and he was sent to fight. He was stationed at Green Island however, he never saw any combat action. He was a ration-distributor. When discharged, he had acquired the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Soon after discharge he was "invited" into politics. His stance of anti-communism made him well-respected. Good in debates, Nixon was a shoe-in. Soon he