Richard Nixon and Hispanic Heritage

President Nixon with Martin Castillo, Chairman of the Interagency Community for Mexican American Affairs–as it was called in early 1969–Hank Queveda, its Executive Director, and Uraldo Palmares. President Nixon with members of the Advisory Council of the...

The Berlin Agreement

Richard Nixon at the East-West border of Berlin in 1963, showing his papers to an East German officer for entry into East Berlin.  Before President Nixon took office, stalemate defined the condition of East-West negotiations. A slight reprieve in the stalemate...

RN and Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis, Jr. was master of ceremonies for the entertainment portion of the Young Voters Rally at the Miami Marine Stadium. (Photo: UPI) 42 years ago today, without referring to notes, President Nixon spoke to a crowd of young voters at a rally in Miami, Florida on...

President Nixon’s State Visit to Mexico-8.20.1970

President Nixon sits down with President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz of Mexico to discuss matters of mutual interest between the neighboring nations. On this day 44 years ago, President Nixon traveled to Puerto Vallarta to begin his first official state visit to Mexico. A year...

8.18.1971-The Historic Lincoln Home

President Nixon gives remarks to representatives of Springfield, Illinois before signing a bill establishing the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. President Nixon in the Old State Capitol Building of  Springfield, Illinois signing H.R. 9798, a bill establishing the...