President Nixon’s Legacy of Parks

President Nixon’s Legacy of Parks

In the Statement on Signing Bill Designating the Ventana Wilderness, California, fifty years ago, President Nixon wrote, “Wilderness, unspoiled by man, is deeply rooted in American history and tradition. In the past, our task was to conquer it. Today we must struggle...
Remembering Paul H. O’Neill

Remembering Paul H. O’Neill

Updated April 20, 2020 Tributes for Paul H. O’Neill: “Paul O’Neill was a true pro. I first became acquainted with him during his service in the Office of Management and Budget, where he was a star. He advanced rapidly to become a leader in the...
Apollo 13: Medal of Freedom Ceremony

Apollo 13: Medal of Freedom Ceremony

Fifty years ago today, President Nixon awarded the Apollo 13 astronauts the Medal of Freedom, saying “Never before in the history of man have more people watched together, prayed together, and rejoiced together at your safe return, than on this occasion.” Apollo...
UPDATE: Nixon Library Blood Drives See Massive Turnout

UPDATE: Nixon Library Blood Drives See Massive Turnout

In only three days, blood drives at the Nixon Library resulted in 218 usable units of blood. This is an incredible number that amounts to potentially 654 lives that will be saved! These events were the first of five scheduled blood drives at the  Library. The health...

Remembering Bradley Patterson

Bradley Hawkes Patterson Jr. of Bethesda, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the age of 98. Brad was born to Helen Gilman and Bradley Hawkes Patterson Sr. on December 5, 1921 in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Brad married his soulmate, Shirley Jane DoBos...
A Message from Hugh Hewitt

A Message from Hugh Hewitt

Dear Friends, In response to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum has taken the unprecedented action of closing to the public for all tours until further notice.  The President’s Coronavirus Task...