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“The President and the Planet: Richard Nixon and the Environment” An outdoor exhibition
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum opened a beautiful outdoor exhibition on December 3, 2020, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency. “The President and the Planet: Richard Nixon and the Environment” provides an in-depth look at the historic environmental initiatives of the Nixon years and the continued impact of the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Legacy of Parks Program.
WELCOME BACK!
We are delighted to welcome you back to the limited Museum reopening! The well-being of our visitors and staff is our top priority, and we have adjusted our visitor experience to meet current health and safety guidelines. Learn more!
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3-7, 2021 is Teacher Appreciation Week. We at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to you, the Educator, for all that you do.
Statues, Monuments, and Memorials
Using DocsTeach, the National Archives’ online tool for teaching activities through primary resources, we invite you to explore various photographs of monuments and memorials throughout the United States. Additionally, we suggest utilizing the many teaching activities related to “Statues, Monuments, and Memorials to George Washington.”
EARTH DAY
Thursday, April 22, 2021, marks the nation's 51st Earth Day celebration. Learn more about the Earth Day and the Nixon administrations efforts to improve the air, water, wildlife, and the wilderness.
The Great Depression
Links to primary sources and teaching activities related to the Great Depression.
Pat Nixon's Gardens
Learn about First Lady Pat Nixon's contributions to the White House Garden Tour and the gardens of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 29, 2021 marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day. We have added new links to learning resources about the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War.
Pat Nixon, the Girl Scouts, and the Spirit of Volunteerism
In honor of First Lady Pat Nixon's birthday and the founding of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912, we have added links to educational resources to our website.
Pat Nixon, First Lady of the United States
In honor of First Lady Pat Nixon's birthday, we have added education resources about her life and contributions as First Lady.