Oct 3, 2025 | Nixon Today
As Richard Nixon stood before the nation on January 20, 1969, to take the oath of office, he stood before a country rife with division and turmoil. In his address, he turned to another president who knew the strains of division, Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln...
Jun 18, 2025 | Domestic Policy, Nixon Today
President Nixon signing the Comprehensive Drug Abuse, Prevention and Control Act of 1970. Contrary to the popular narrative, President Nixon’s comprehensive approach to drug policy provided an effective solution to a growing problem. In the 1970s, the United States...
May 8, 2025 | Nixon Today
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, let’s remember the wartime military service of three men that would go on to become President. Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon and George H.W. Bush each served in the military during World War II. Their experiences...
Apr 30, 2025 | Nixon Today, Vietnam
On April 30, 1975, just over eight months after President Nixon resigned the presidency, the capital of South Vietnam was captured by the North Vietnamese Army. The Fall of Saigon led to the reunification of Vietnam under communist control. Thousands of South...
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...
Mar 14, 2025 | Nixon Today
As I do every time I’m here, I visited gravesites of the President and First Lady to pay my respects. When I walked up to the site, there was an older Chinese couple paying their respects. I held back for a moment, but then when they started taking some photos I...
