Nixon's Death

On April 18, 1994, while preparing dinner Richard Nixon at the age of 81 in his home at Park Ridge New Jersey,suffered a stoke and was rushed to New York Hospital in Manhatten. The initial stoke was not fatal but he died four days later on April 22 due to brain swelling. His two daughters, Julie and Tricia were at his side. As to Nixon's wishes he did not have a state wedding although his body lay in the Nixon library lobby until April 26th. It is said that more than 50,000 people waited in line to file past his casket. At his funeral among the people present include President Ford, Carter, Reagan, and George Bush. Eulogists included Rev. Billy Graham, Bill Clinton, and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.