The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and burial site of Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States (1969–1974), and his wife Pat Nixon.

During his three years at Duke, Nixon was active in the Duke Bar Association and was elected President in his senior year. The Richard M. Nixon Reference Collection contains academic transcripts, personal and administrative correspondence related to...

Nixon outlines what became known as the Nixon Doctrine whereby the United States would provide arms and aid--but not military forces--to its Asian allies, who would provide their own military forces in resisting communist aggression.

Jan 7, 2025 · If the library was going to be at Duke, it could only be an archival repository with no “tourist-attracting” museum. Ultimately, the Duke University Academic Council still opposed the plan, voting 35-34 against the Nixon Library proposal.

The report outlined six findings and recommendations, concerning the History of Nixon Library proposal, scholarly value, use of land, nature of library, funding, and access to and control of archival material.

Aug 9, 2024 · The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum will be closed on Thursday, January 9 to mark the National Day of Mourning honoring former President Jimmy Carter and his legacy. The Library will reopen to the public on Friday, January 10.

In July 1981, Terry Sanford initiated negotiations with former U. S. President Richard Nixon (Duke Law '37) to locate the Nixon presidential library on the campus of Duke University, Nixon's alma mater.

The Committee Against the Nixon-Duke Library (CANDL) was formed in 1981 to oppose the proposal to locate the Richard Nixon Presidential Library on or near the Duke University campus. From the description of Committee Against the Nixon-Duke Library (CANDL) records, 1981.

Ever since arriving at Duke, Sanford has actively tried to reach out to Nixon, who is perhaps Duke’s most controversial alumnus. His suggestion to grant Nixon an honorary degree was quickly shut down by the majority.

In July 1981, Terry Sanford initiated negotiations with former U. S. President Richard Nixon (Duke Law '37) to locate the Nixon presidential library on the campus of Duke University, Nixon's alma mater.