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1994 funeral of the 37th U.S. president

On April 22, 1994, Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States and the 36th vice president, died after suffering a significant stroke four days earlier, at the age of 81.

His state^[1] funeral followed five days later at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in his hometown of Yorba Linda, California. He was the first former president to die in 21 years since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1973, while Nixon was president.

Nixon's wife, Pat, died on June 22, 1993. Just under ten months later, on April 18, 1994, Nixon had a cerebrovascular accident at his home in Park Ridge, New Jersey, and was taken to New York Hospital–Cornell Medical Center.^[2] After an initial favorable prognosis, Nixon slipped into a deep coma and died four days later at the age of 81. His body was flown to Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Orange County, California, via SAM 27000, the presidential plane used as Air Force One while Nixon was in office.^[3] His body was transported to the Nixon Library and laid in repose. A public memorial service was held on April 27, attended by world dignitaries from 85 countries and all five living presidents of the United States, the first

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Richard Nixon

President of the United States from 1969 to 1974

"Nixon" redirects here. For other uses, see Nixon (disambiguation) and Richard Nixon (disambiguation).

Richard Nixon
Official portrait, 1972
In office January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974
Vice President	Spiro Agnew(1969–1973) None(Oct–Dec 1973) Gerald Ford (1973–1974)
Preceded by	Lyndon B. Johnson
Succeeded by	Gerald Ford
In office January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961
President	Dwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded by	Alben W. Barkley
Succeeded by	Lyndon B. Johnson
In office December 1, 1950 – January 1, 1953
Preceded by	Sheridan Downey
Succeeded by	Thomas Kuchel
In office January 3, 1947 – November 30, 1950
Preceded by	Jerry Voorhis
Succeeded by	Patrick J. Hillings
Born	Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-01-09)January 9, 1913 Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
Died	April 22, 1994(1994-04-22) (aged 81) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Pat Ryan ​ ​ (m. ; died )​
Children
Parents
Education
Occupation
Signature
Branch/service	United • Richard Nixon The Honorable Richard Nixon Oval Company Photo c. 1972 In office January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974 Vice President Spiro Agnew (1969–1973) None (Oct–Dec 1973) Gerald Crossing (1973–1974) Preceded by Lyndon B. Johnson Succeeded by Gerald Ford In office January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961 President Dwight D. Eisenhower Preceded by Alben W. Barkley Succeeded by Lyndon B. Johnson In office December 1, 1950 – January 1, 1953 Preceded by Sheridan Downey Succeeded by Thomas Kuchel In office January 3, 1947 – November 30, 1950 Preceded by Jerry Voorhis Succeeded by Patrick J. Hillings Born Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-01-09)January 9, 1913 Yorba Linda, California, U.S. Died April 22, 1994(1994-04-22) (aged 81) New Royalty City, U.S. Resting place Richard President Presidential Depository and Museum Political party Republican Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Spouse(s) Pat Ryan ​ ​ (m. 1940; died )​ Children Tricia Julie Mother Hannah Milhous Father Francis A. Nixon Education Whittier College (BA) Duke Further education college School incessantly Law (JD) Religion Quakers