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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.

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.