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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!
September 11 Memorial Event
The National Archives and Records Administration invites you to join our partners at the Richard Nixon Foundation in honoring the memory of 9/11. On September 11, 2025, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a ceremony will be held at the Nixon Library to pay tribute to the victims. The ceremony is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event is free of charge.
Digitization of President Nixon's Speech File Series
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum has completed the digitization of President Nixon’s Speech File, which is part of the President's Personal File (White House Special Files: Staff Member and Office Files). This series contains 50 boxes (30,719 pages) of material spanning from 1969-1974. The President's Speech File series is notable for its handwritten Presidential drafts, which are usually in outline form on yellow legal-size paper, a signature of Nixon's presidency. The greatest concentration of Nixon’s Presidential yellow pad notes are found in this series.
Special Hours - September 10, 2025
Please be aware the Museum will open at 1:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The Research Room will be closed all day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, September 11.
Digitization of Alexander Butterfield's White House Central Files Completed
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum has completed the digitization of Alexander P. Butterfield’s White House Central Files, with 1,600 pages newly available in the National Archives Catalog.
Release of Clement E. Conger's Office Files
Two boxes (approximately 1,000 pages) of White House Curator Clement E. Conger’s office files are now open.
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Works to Advance Digital Government - Newly Digitized Materials Available
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library is pleased to announce that over 42,000 pages of textual materials are newly digitized and available in the National Archives Catalog and from the Library's website.
Armed Forces Day and Blue Star Museums
In recognition of our armed forces members and their families