Jun 23, 2014 | News, The New Nixon
President Nixon and Judge Warren E. Burger on the day of his nomination to the Supreme Court as Chief Justice. 45 years ago today, President Nixon made his first appointment to the Supreme Court. It was also his most important appointment during his presidency because...
Jun 23, 2014 | News, The New Nixon
President Nixon addresses the nation on his plan for welfare reform: the Family Assistance Plan. On August 8, 1969, President Nixon addressed the nation on his administration’s domestic program proposals. He unveiled a series of domestic policies aimed at...
Jun 20, 2014 | News, The New Nixon
Featured artifact from “Play Ball: Presidents and Baseball:” Personalized “Big Stick” Adirondack baseball bat to David Eisenhower. Featured at the Nixon Presidential Library’s “Play Ball: Presidents and Baseball” exhibit is a “Big...
Jun 19, 2014 | News, The New Nixon
President Nixon addresses a welcoming audience at the South Lawn of the White House upon his return from his journey of peace to the Middle East. As President Nixon stood on the South Lawn of the White House following his return from the Middle East on June 19,...
Jun 18, 2014 | News, The New Nixon
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon welcome Leonid Brezhnev to the White House, June 18, 1973. On June 18, 1973 Soviet General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev landed at Andrews Air Force base to participate in the second Soviet Summit of the Nixon Presidency. In his...
Jun 17, 2014 | News, The New Nixon
President Nixon and King Hussein of Jordan participate in arrival ceremonies as they observe Jordanian troops, June 17, 1974. On this day 40 years ago, President Nixon touched down via Air Force One at Amman Airport in Jordan, marking the first time a United States...
