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Roger A. Freeman Collection Now Open for Research
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum announces the opening of the Roger A. Freeman Collection for research. The collection documents Freeman’s work as a federal policy advisor and Special Assistant to the President during the Nixon Administration, with materials dating primarily from 1968 to 1970.
Research Rooms Holiday Closure
HOLIDAY CLOSURE: In observance of the Executive Order issued on December 18, 2025 by President Donald Trump, the National Archives' Research Rooms will be closed on December 24 and 26 in addition to Christmas Day. The Research Rooms will reopen as usual on Monday, December 29, 2025. The Museum will be closed only on Christmas Day.
Newly-opened ME (Messages) subject files in the White House Central File Collection
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum has fully released the ME (Message) category, which is part of the White House Central Files: Subject Files. The collection includes approximately 290,000 pages of new material spanning the years 1969-1974.
Digitization of the President’s Office Files Collection has been Completed
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum has finished digitizing the President’s Office Files collection, which is now available in full in the National Archives Catalog.
Release of 56 Presidential Briefing Books
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is pleased to announce the release of 56 annotated presidential briefing books written by Patrick J. Buchanan. This collection of about 5,000 pages includes over 1,100 pages with President Nixon's original handwriting, with many more marked to emphasize what he thought was important.
America 250: A More Perfect Union
Now Open! Celebrate America's 250th birthday at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library's inspiring new special exhibit. Through vivid displays, rare historic artifacts, and engaging interactive experiences, visitors will embark on a journey through the most transformative events in American history.
Previously Classified Materials Release
This release includes materials in the Nixon Library’s collection from the National Security Council Files. In the 635+ documents processed in response to mandatory declassification review requests, the opening includes files from the National Security Council (NSC) Files, Country Files - Middle East, Country Files - Europe, White House Special Files, President's Personal File, NSC Institutional Files, Haig Chronological Files, and Kissinger Telephone Conversations. This Mandatory Declassification Review release includes seven boxes of newly declassified materials.
The Swords of President Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is delighted to announce the temporary addition of two remarkable swords that belonged to President Dwight D. Eisenhower: his West Point Officer’s Saber and the Sword of Honor.
First Family Fashion
Learn about the incredible and unique clothes worn by First Lady Pat Nixon on our new "First Family Fashion" YouTube playlist.
Civics through Science
Join us for a unique one-day event will showcase the Administration's achievements in space, the International Space Race, and space exploration!