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Hall of Fame

Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

  • Class
  • Induction
  • Sport(s)
    Honorary Inductee, Football
  • Politician, Statesman, Author, World Figure

  • Attended East Whittier Elementary School and Whittier High

  • Graduated Whittier College Class of 1934

  • Law degree from Duke University

  • Student Body President

  • Member of Football team under Chief Newman

  • Great inspiration to team with halftime pep talks, bench cheering leadership

  • Varsity debate team

  • President of alumni association

  • Member of Whittier College board of trustees

  • U.S Navy 1942-45

  • Elected U.S Congressman in 1946 and to U.S Senate in 1950

  • Served two terms as Vice President under President Eisenhower

  • Elected 37th President of the United States in 1968

  • Former President Nixon’s continued interest in athletics has been a real inspiration to sports participants and fans

 

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