The fifth installment of First Family Fashion on our YouTube channel playlist continues the examination of fashion designer Ferdinando Sarmi’s gowns for First Lady Pat Nixon. As part three of three, this episode focuses on a green chiffon evening gown

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum has opened previously classified materials to the public.  The opening includes files from the National Security Council (NSC) Files, Country Files - Middle East and Far East; NSC Institutional Files; and Henry Kissinger Office Files.

As part of the Opening the Vault initiative, the Nixon Library will showcase seven pivotal documents that have shaped American history. From September 8, 2026 to October 13, 2026, these artifacts will be featured in the America 250: A More Perfect Union exhibition.

A new interactive website has launched that features letters from across the Presidential Libraries’ collections in partnership with the National Archives Foundation. The Letters to the Presidents showcases letters received from the American public, foreign leaders, celebrities, and more.

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum announces the launch of its new Virtual Reference Service (VRS), designed to provide researchers with remote access to archival materials. This innovative service allows users to engage with historical documents through scheduled, staff-mediated sessions conducted virtually.

Episode 2 examines a Davison, Newman & Co. teapot that was gifted to First Lady Pat Nixon. This replica of a Revolutionary War era teapot helps explain the role tea played in early Colonial history leading up to independence..

This is the second of three episodes examinating the work of fashion designer Ferdinando Sarmi through gowns he created for First Lady Pat Nixon. In part one of three focusing on designs by Sarmi, this video features a floor-length yellow gown.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

This release includes 400+ Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) documents and seven boxes of systematically reviewed materials, for a total of eight boxes of new material now available to researchers. Finding aids are available online.

Join us for a new and an engaging way to explore the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum’s artifacts and documents!