Performer-in-Chief: A look back at the time President Nixon played piano at the Grand Ole Opry

Mar 19, 2025 | Nixon Today

As country music stars and legends gather to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Grand Ole Opry, it’s a good time to remember this week fifty-one years ago, when President Nixon became the first and only president to perform at this mainstay of America’s...

Celebrating First Lady Pat Nixon with Community Involvement

Mar 17, 2025 | News, Pat Nixon

On March 16, 1912 — 113 years ago — First Lady Pat Nixon was born, just one day shy of St. Patrick’s Day. Her Irish father, Will Ryan, decided to observe her birthday one day late, dubbing her “my St. Patrick’s Babe in the morning.” Continuing the tradition started by...

Middle School Civics Champions Compete at the First National Civics Bee® in California

Mar 13, 2025 | News

From the writings of America’s founders to landmark Supreme Court cases and constitutional amendments, twenty middle schoolers showcased their mastery of civics knowledge in the inaugural National Civics Bee® competition in the state of California at the Nixon Library...

From White House Restoration to Global Impact: Using Archives to Explore the Role of the Modern First Lady

Mar 12, 2025 | News, Pat Nixon, Women's Affairs

On March 11, 2025, the Richard Nixon Foundation partnered with the National Archives and Records Administration for First Ladies & The White House: Initiatives and Impacts. This second annual symposium gathered historians, authors and Nixon Administration...

President Trump Taps Seven Nixon Seminar Members for Key Positions

Mar 7, 2025 | News

President Trump Taps Seven Nixon Seminar Members for Key Positions Seven members of the Nixon Seminar on National Security and Conservative Realism have been tapped for senior roles in the Trump Administration, showcasing the seminar’s influence on national security...