Yorba Linda in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Richard Nixon A California Native Son
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2015
1. Richard Nixon — A California Native Son Marker
Richard M. Nixon, the only native Californian elected to the Presidency of the United States of America, strongly believed in serving his community. His membership in the Native Sons of the Golden West reflected a lifelong devotion to public service that began as a young and innovative Congressman who became the President that changed the world.
A man who has never lost himself in a cause bigger than himself has missed one of life's mountaintop experiences"
By Grand Parlor
Native Sons of the Golden West
James L. Shadle, Grand President
and
Ramona Parlor #109 N.S.G.W.
Joseph Claro, President
Erected 2010 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 33° 53.364′ N, 117° 49.083′ W. Marker is in Yorba Linda, California, in Orange County. It can be reached from the intersection of Yorba Linda Boulevard and Eureka Avenue.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Richard Nixon (here, next to this marker); Richard Nixon Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum Vietnam Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Richard Milhous Nixon (about 300 feet away); Pacific Electric Depot (about 700 feet away); Yorba Linda (approx. Ό mile away); Space Shuttle Accident
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2015
2. Richard Nixon — A California Native Son Marker
Regarding Richard Nixon A California Native Son. President Nixon was California's native son - the only person born and raised in Southern California to serve our nation's highest office. His rise in political life was meteoric; within 10 years, Nixon was twice elected to the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the vice presidency.
Also see . . .
1. Richard Nixon's Southern California. (Submitted on April 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Nixons Relations With California Ran Hot and Cold. Los Angeles Times website article, April 24, 1994:
He won seven elections here: 1946 and 1948 races for the House, 1950 for the U.S. Senate, 1952 and 1956 as Dwight D. Eisenhowers vice presidential running mate, and 1968 and 1972 for the presidency. Those who came to dislike Nixon got their revenge in 1962 when he lost his race for the governorship to Brown. Haggard, weary and unshaven, Nixon appeared before reporters the next morning to issue perhaps the most famous
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 4, 2021
3. A Comprehensive Guide to the Life of Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon Southern California website homepage
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2015
4. Richard Nixon Birthplace Home
Photographed by Denise Boose, September 7, 2024
5. Richard Nixon A California Native Son Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on June 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 10, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on November 4, 2024, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.
