Robert Ellsworth 1926-2011

Former Congressman and Richard Nixon campaign and administration official, Ambassador Robert Ellsworth passed away earlier this week. He was 84. Ellsworth served as a Special Assistant to the President from 1969 to 1971, before RN appointed him as Ambassador to the...

Hon. Barbara Franklin Elected to Foundation Board

29th Commerce Secretary began her public service career in the Nixon White House leading efforts to appoint women to high-level government positions. YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA – The Richard Nixon Foundation is pleased to announce the election of the 29th Secretary...

Six Presidents In Search Of Mexican Cuisine

Today at the blog of OC Weekly, Gustavo Arellano writes about “Six Presidential Encounters With Mexican Food, Ranked From Best To Worst.”  Of the six Chief Executives discussed, Richard Nixon, as a native Californian, had the longest experience with...

Eisenhowers and Rumsfelds Highlight Alumni Reunion

Nearly two-hundred former Nixon White House and Administration officials gathered Monday evening in Washington D.C. for the inaugural meeting of the Richard Nixon Alumni Association. Special guests included RN’s daughter and son-in-law, Julie and David Eisenhower, and...