Nixon News & Notes
The Nixon Visit
"The week that changed the world," as President Nixon called his historic 1972 visit to China, made for a eight-day television extravaganza — and a public relations coup for hosts and guests alike. For eight days and nights, American television audiences tuned in to a spectacular parade of images from China, the first they had seen in more than twenty years.
On the president's instructions, the American press corps strongly favored television over print journalists, as the medium would better capture the magnificent visuals the trip afforded -- and get back at the newspapermen Nixon so despised. On the eve of the journey, as the president studiously reviewed the briefing books, his aide H.R. Haldeman instructed Kissinger "on how to make sure Nixon would get the most flattering television shots."
Meet Navy SEAL Will Chesney
Join us on Labor Day to hear from Will Chesney as he discusses his time as a U.S. Navy SEAL and military K9 handler. Chesney will share the story of his partnership with Cairo, the Belgian Malinois who took part in the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. But their bond didn’t end on the battlefield. When Chesney was seriously injured by a grenade blast in 2012, it was Cairo’s presence during his long road to recovery that helped him survive emotionally and physically. As he puts it: “Cairo saved my life more than once-overseas and back home.”
Don't miss this rare chance to hear directly from a SEAL Team Operator about service, sacrifice, and the four-legged partner who changed his life. Chesney's talks are raw, heartfelt, and unforgettable, reminding us that sometimes the best teammate doesn’t speak a word-but shows up for you every single time.
Remembering 9/11
We invite you to gather at the Nixon Library for a special indoor ceremony to honor the victims of September 11, 2001, on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
How a Film Influenced a US President’s Decision to Invade a Foreign Country
Popular culture continues to play an underestimated role in shaping policy makers world views and choices.