What is the Purpose of a Presidential Library?

In the OC Register, columnist Brian Calle opines on the portrayal of the 37th President in the new Watergate exhibit at the Nixon Library and the future of the presidential library system: Some controversy over the recently revised Watergate exhibit at the Nixon...

Further Media Coverage of “Nixon Shock” Anniversary

I have posted twice this month about articles discussing the massive economic and monetary changes instituted by President Nixon in August 1971 and their continuing relevance for today. Monday marked the fortieth anniversary of the speech in which RN announced the end...

A Marker For The Home Of 32D

Virginia is a state that has a lot of historical markers. One can drive through an otherwise lonely crossroads in Hanover County, and spot an ancient, rusting sign describing it as the place where a company in Grant’s army skirmished during the march to...

Ralph Albertazzie 1923-2011

President Nixon’s chief Air Force One Pilot, Col. Ralph Albertazzie died at his home in Falling Waters, West Virginia Monday. He was 88. Assigned to Air Force One in December 1968, Colonel Albertazzie flew the 37th President on trips throughout the country and...

Speaker and Mrs. Gingrich Screen New Film in East Room

Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista visited the Nixon Library Wednesday to screen City Upon a Hill: The Spirit of American Exceptionalism, their new film about the strength of character upon which America was built, and how the nation needs to recover from its...

Video: Ed Nixon Portrays Older Brother

The Orange County Register is showcasing Ed Nixon’s portrayal of his older brother and the 37th President of the United States Richard Nixon, the fifth president featured in the Foundation’s educational summer series, Meet the Presidents. President Richard...