Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

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MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS

In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Veterans Day, and in conjunction with our current Vietnam War events, we have created a new Virtual Gallery resource for all of the Medal of Honor ceremonies held during the Nixon presidency.

We have listed all of the recipients, the dates of the ceremonies, and, when available, provided audio and photographs of the events.

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NEWS

PRESIDENT NIXON VIETNAM WAR SPEECHES

In conjunction with our current Vietnam War events, we have created a YouTube playlist of President Richard Nixon's thirteen televised speeches addressing the nation on the war in Vietnam. All videos were originally recorded by the White House Communications Agency and are part of the holdings of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

Watch and Listen HERE

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KARL WEISSENBACH (1954-2017)

We are sad to announce the passing of Karl Weissenbach. Karl was a long-time NARA staffer and served as the director of the Nixon Presidential Materials project in College Park, Maryland until 2005. He joined the staff of the Eisenhower Presidential Library as deputy director before becoming its director in 2008, a position he held until his retirement in 2016. Karl passed away on November 1, 2017 in Abilene, Kansas.

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National Archives Recognizes Four Historians Who Shaped the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
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THE ARCHIVE

Declassified Documents

On January 31, 2018, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum opened additional Nixon Presidential Materials, which were declassified in response to researcher requests.

Over 880 pages were processed under mandatory declassification. Among them are documents relating to the National Security Council Files, Kissinger Office Files, and Kissinger Telcons.

View the MANDATORY DECLASSIFICATION REVIEW FINDING AID

New Materials Release

On May 19, 2017, the Nixon Library released approximately 1,600 pages of Warren ("Bill") Gulley's materials from the White House Central Files. The materials in this collection consist of one series of visitor reports from the Presidential retreat, Camp David. The reports describe visits by the President, First Family, Heads of State, and White House administration staff members. In some instances, schedules and itineraries are included.

To learn more about the collection, view the COLLECTION FINDING AID

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

August 1 - September 16, 2018

WHY THEY WORE IT:
The Politics & Pop Culture of First Ladies' Fashion

Special Exhibit Opens August 1st!

FOR SIX WEEKS ONLY: Nearly two-dozen fashion favorites and sartorial specialties of our First Ladies are coming to Yorba Linda.

This beautiful exhibit will feature actual and exact replica dresses designed to appear as if they are walking down a runway.

It will break new ground by examining how the clothing of First Ladies conveyed political messages or reflected popular culture, with focus on Pat Nixon's fashions for the first time.

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August 8 - November 6, 2018

VOTE LIKE YOUR WHOLE WORLD DEPENDED ON IT:
The Story of the 1968 Election

Special Exhibit Opens August 8th!

This new, highly-visual, originally-curated exhibit at the Nixon Library will dig up a time capsule to peel back a veil on the presidential election that capped one the most divisive, colorful, and consequential years in American history.

The three final presidential candidates will present you with their contrasting visions for America — and America's role in the world — culminating in the chaotic Democratic National Convention in Chicago and Richard Nixon's hairbreadth victory that November.

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REMEMBERING VIETNAM

The National Archives has a wealth of records and information documenting the U.S. experience in the Vietnam conflict, which includes photographs, textual and electronic records, audiovisual recordings, exhibits, educational resources, articles, blog posts, lectures, and events.

Visit the National Archives' new Vietnam War research portal to browse all National Archives resources and content related to the Vietnam War for use by researchers, students and educators, museum goers, veterans, and those curious about the conflict.

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VIRTUAL EXHIBIT
Nixon throught the lens

Campaign 1972:
Nixon Through the Lens

Campaign 1972: Nixon Through the Lens is a presentation of memorable images from the 1972 Presidential Campaign by photographer Ollie Atkins. The project was produced by Library staff and presented by the
Google Cultural Institute.
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This project is part of a larger presentation, “American Democracy.” To see all 73 virtual exhibits, which include other Presidential Libraries. LEARN MORE

The President and the King

On December 21, 1970, the White House hosted one of the most historic intersections of pop culture and politics in the twentieth century. Visit our Nixon and Elvis page for photographs and other resources relating to this unforgettable meeting.
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2018 CONCERT SCHEDULE

See the new schedule of Sunday concerts LEARN MORE

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