Oct 9, 2016 | Press Room, The New Nixon Library
More than 300 artifacts — many never before displayed Cambodia Address Map In his televised special address to the nation on April 30, 1970, President Nixon used this map to explain his reasons for sending troops into Cambodia. Paris Peace Accords Signing Pen...
Oct 6, 2016 | Foreign Policy, News, Soviet Union
A personally dictated memorandum from President Nixon to Henry Kissinger illustrates the complexities of negotiating with the Soviet Union As President Nixon’s National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger laid much of the groundwork for the policy of détente towards the...
Oct 4, 2016 | Press Room, The New Nixon Library
Explore the New Exhibits at the Nixon Library & Museum The Marlene and Fred Malek Theater – Guests begin their tour of the new museum by viewing an originally produced multi-media presentation that introduces Richard Nixon and his 50-year career in public...
Oct 4, 2016 | Press Room, The New Nixon Library
Nixon’s Farewell Helicopter Returns to Library Following Extensive Refurbishment Chopper will be lifted into place by crane October 6, New Nixon Library opens to public October 14 WHERE: Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.,...
Sep 29, 2016 | Press Room, The New Nixon Library
Independent experts ensured historical accuracy of new exhibits YORBA LINDA, Calif. — (Sept. 29, 2016) — The National Archives today recognized and commended the efforts of four historians who reviewed and ensured the historical accuracy of the new permanent exhibit...
Sep 29, 2016 | Foreign Policy, News, Soviet Union
“Détente” typically arouses thoughts of summits and treaties concerning the vast arsenals of nuclear weapons held by the Cold War superpowers. However, the so-called cooling off period between the United States and the Soviet Union, led by President Nixon, encompassed...
Sep 28, 2016 | Foundation News, Nixon Library Events
Public opening on Oct. 14 includes free admission, concerts and extended hours Dr. Henry Kissinger, California Governors Pete Wilson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, U.S. Archivist David Ferriero and President and Mrs. Nixon’s grandchildren Christopher Cox and...
Sep 28, 2016 | Domestic Policy, Nixon Today, Political Strategy
Here at Nixon Foundation, we’ve made efforts to examine President Nixon’s policy legacy and discuss its relevance in the America of 2016. We’ve zoomed in on topics as diverse as relations with Iran, North Korea, and Russia, foreign aid and assistance, Native American...
Sep 28, 2016 | Press Room, The New Nixon Library
Public opening on Oct. 14 includes free admission, concerts and extended hours Dr. Henry Kissinger, California Governors Pete Wilson and Arnold Schwarzenegger, U.S. Archivist David Ferriero and President and Mrs. Nixon’s grandchildren Christopher Cox and Melanie...
Sep 27, 2016 | Domestic Policy, News
On September 27, 1972, only a few days after the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system officially opened, President Nixon visited the Bay Area to marvel at the future of transportation. As icing on the cake, President Nixon also arrived with a $38.1 million gift in the...
