Jul 28, 2014 | News, Space, The New Nixon
It appeared that manned space flight was in its golden age during the Nixon presidency, as all but three manned space flights of the Apollo program were completed during President Nixon’s first term. Yet another NASA initiative was launched during RN’s...
Jul 28, 2014 | News, Space, The New Nixon
July 20th was the forty-fifth anniversary of the very first moon landing, but this milestone was only a small part of the extensive success of the Apollo program, most of which was carried out during Richard Nixon’s presidency. The program was proposed by Canadian...
Jul 23, 2014 | News, Space, The New Nixon
This month marks the anniversaries of two of the greatest events of President Nixon’s first administration. 43 years before this July 15th, President Nixon announced his intention to visit China – a dramatic beginning of one of the most important diplomatic ventures...
Jul 21, 2014 | Nixon Biographies, Nixon's Comeback, Post-Presidential Years, Pre-Presidential Years
[youtube https://youtu.be/Lxv8mcAGZP4] Legendary political commentator and New York Times best selling author Pat Buchanan came to the Richard Nixon Library on July 21 to discuss his new book, “The Greatest Comeback: How Richard Nixon Rose From Defeat to Create...
Jul 17, 2014 | News, The New Nixon
President Nixon presents the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to General John P. McConnell, July 17 1969. The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal recognizes exceptional meritorious achievements in a duty of great responsibility. General John P. McConnell, who...
