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D-Day
June 6th marks the anniversary of the 1944 Allied invasion of France's Normandy coast. Follow the links to learn more about the events of "Operation Overlord" on D-Day.
Six Crises
In 1962, Richard Nixon published his first book, Six Crises. The book recounts his personal reactions to each of six crises Nixon experienced early in his political career, chapter by chapter. Learn more!
Additional Education Resources - "World War II"
The National Archives has developed a brand new World War II page on DocsTeach, the online tool for teaching with documents! This page includes hundreds of primary sources and teaching activities for WWII. Follow the links to learn more.
Celebrate the Reopening of the Museum - Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Library will host a reopening ceremony on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Learn more!
WELCOME BACK!
We are delighted to welcome you back to the limited Museum reopening! The well-being of our visitors and staff is our top priority, and we have adjusted our visitor experience to meet current health and safety guidelines. Learn more!
“The President and the Planet: Richard Nixon and the Environment” An outdoor exhibition
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum opened a beautiful outdoor exhibition on December 3, 2020, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency. “The President and the Planet: Richard Nixon and the Environment” provides an in-depth look at the historic environmental initiatives of the Nixon years and the continued impact of the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Legacy of Parks Program.
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3-7, 2021 is Teacher Appreciation Week. We at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to you, the Educator, for all that you do.
Statues, Monuments, and Memorials
Using DocsTeach, the National Archives’ online tool for teaching activities through primary resources, we invite you to explore various photographs of monuments and memorials throughout the United States. Additionally, we suggest utilizing the many teaching activities related to “Statues, Monuments, and Memorials to George Washington.”
EARTH DAY
Thursday, April 22, 2021, marks the nation's 51st Earth Day celebration. Learn more about the Earth Day and the Nixon administrations efforts to improve the air, water, wildlife, and the wilderness.
The Great Depression
Links to primary sources and teaching activities related to the Great Depression.