Aug 8, 2012 | News, The New Nixon
RN formally accepted the GOP nomination for the Presidency on August 8, 1968 — his fourth time (of five total) appearing on a national ballot. Held in the Miami Beach Convention Center, RN delivered what became one of his most memorable addresses. With so many...
Aug 7, 2012 | News, The New Nixon
RN welcomed West German Chancellor Kurt George Kiesinger to Washington 43 years ago, today. A full welcoming ceremony was held to welcome the Chancellor, as well as a state dinner that evening. Check out RN’s remarks here. One of the best (albeit shortest)...
Aug 6, 2012 | News, The New Nixon
Widely regarded as among America’s most far-sighted Presidents in terms of environmental research, RN’s special message to Congress — enclosed with the annual report of his Council on Environmental Quality — of August 6, 1971 reflects just...
Aug 3, 2012 | News, The New Nixon
On a stopover in England en route to Andrews Air Force Base on August 3, 1969, RN spoke to the assembled crowd, including Prime Minister Harold Wilson, and said: I can assure all who are listening to me now that while the path to peace may seem very difficult, and...
Aug 2, 2012 | News, Nixon Today, Pat Nixon, The New Nixon
Parades, flags, ceremonies — a wonderful homecoming no doubt. On August 2, 1960 thousands gathered to celebrate Pat Nixon Day in the state of Nevada — most prominently, Pat Nixon. RN happened to be in the middle of a presidential campaign when this...
