Aug 26, 2010 | News, The New Nixon
In describing the GOP split on the politics of immigration, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarette blames RN and the “Southern Strategy” (though no such strategy ever existed) as the first cause: For more than 40 years, since the advent of the...
Aug 25, 2010 | News, The New Nixon
Thirty-nine years ago, President Richard Nixon, in the very same hall Abraham Lincoln used to deliver his famous “House Divided” speech that would lead to his nomination and election as President, remarked on signing a bill establishing the Lincoln Home National...
Aug 24, 2010 | News, The New Nixon
At a press conference fifty years ago today, the topic of Vice President Nixon’s role came up. President Eisenhower had this exchange with Time’s Charles Mohr: Q. Mr. Mohr: We understand that the power of decision is entirely yours, Mr. President. I just...
Aug 18, 2010 | News, Nixon Today, Pre-Presidential Years, The New Nixon
As the summer of 1948 uneventfully passed through July and entered August, Congressmen and Senators eagerly awaited a much needed respite to escape the sweltering heat characteristic of a Washington summer. As they lightheartedly made calls to reserve flights and...
Aug 17, 2010 | News, Nixon TV
[youtube https://youtu.be/oUX2_5dD_Ks] August 17, 2010: Four Presidents have participated in the Nixon Foundation’s Meet the Presidents series, but never a First Lady — until First Lady Pat Nixon graced the East Room at the Nixon Library today. She spoke...