Former US President Richard Nixon Hospitalized After Suffering a Serious Stroke

Former US President Richard Nixon, 81, was hospitalized last night in New York after suffering a serious stroke. The stroke occurred at his Park Ridge, New Jersey, residence, where he was preparing for dinner when suddenly stricken. Nixon was conscious but unable to speak, according to his spokeswoman, Ms Kathy O'Connor. New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani confirmed that Nixon was stable, despite his serious condition. In a remarkable career marked by both accomplishments and controversy, Nixon has remained active in politics and world affairs, including a recent 10-day trip to Russia, where he met with opposition leaders and sparked the ire of President Boris Yeltsin.

Key Takeaways:

• Former US President Richard Nixon, 81, suffered a serious stroke at his Park Ridge, New Jersey, residence on Tuesday.
• Nixon was conscious but unable to speak when taken to a Manhattan hospital by ambulance.
• Hospital officials described his condition as serious, but New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani reported that doctors said he was stable.
• Nixon's 10-day trip to Russia, where he met with opposition leaders, sparked controversy, including a comment from President Boris Yeltsin that he was "deeply, personally offended".
• For over two decades since his resignation, Nixon has remained active in politics and world affairs, writing, and traveling extensively.
• Nixon's career has been marked by both significant accomplishments and intense controversy, leaving a complex and often divisive legacy.

Statistics:

• Age: 81 (at the time of the stroke)
• Duration of hospitalization: As of the reporting, Nixon was in intensive care
• Time since the Watergate scandal: 22 years
• Length of recent trip to Russia: 10 days
• Number of people who reported being "deeply, personally offended" by Nixon's actions: Unknown, but many, including President Boris Yeltsin

Sources:

• "Mr Nixon: former US President in intensive care" (Washington Post, no date provided)