Nixon Foundation Legacy & Vision Magazine - Summer 2021

SUMMER 2021

NIXON SEMINAR

FOR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION

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s our country emerges from the unprecedented

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Covid-19 challenge, I’m reminded of RN’s oft-repeated

James H. Cavanaugh, Chairman

call to join in a cause greater than oneself.

RN’s Foundation has truly embraced that call over this past

JAMES H. CAVANAUGH

John H. Barr, Treasurer

year. Our Board is proud to have lent a helping hand within our

Everett Alvarez, Jr.

Orange County community. We have hosted 41 life-saving blood

Lisa Argyros

drives and acquired and distributed high-quality masks. And now

Robert J. Brown

we are administering life-saving vaccines.

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We are deeply grateful to all the Foundation and Library supporters who have stuck with us during the tough times

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while the Library was closed. Loyalty is the hallmark of friendship and a difficult quality

Tricia Nixon Cox

to find—as President Nixon knew more than most.

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Although the Library was closed, we followed the “Nixon model” and stayed active and engaged. We’ve now completed four monthly meetings of the exciting new Nixon Seminar on Conservative Realism and National Security. These monthly seminar-style roundtable discussions bring together experts and practitioners to develop and advance policies that are favorable to America’s national interest. Former Secretary of State

Monica Crowley Julie Nixon Eisenhower Melanie Eisenhower Hugh Hewitt

Michael R. Pompeo and former National Security Adviser Robert C. O’Brien are co-chairs;

Lawrence M. Higby

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger is the honorary chair.

Ming Hsieh

This is the kind of virtual event that would have been hard to imagine at the beginning of 2020. Today, these Nixon Seminars are making headlines here and around the world.

More importantly, in addition to engaging a wide audience, we believe they will have an impact on policymakers and policy. The Seminar will resume this Fall and Foundation members are invited to watch each month’s Seminar live online as it happens.

Bobbie Greene Kilberg Maureen Drown Nunn Richard (Sandy) Quinn J. Peter Simon

Other mission-based, educational efforts continue apace. We have a new podcast

Daniele Struppa

series in production, appealing—we hope!—to the many millions of those listening to

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this exciting and influential new medium. Special events are happening once again and

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special exhibits are already in production. And we are ready to redouble our efforts to enhance civic education, through active programming appealing to our youngest

Charlie Zhang

Americans.

So, it is with pride that I welcome you back to the revived and bustling attraction,

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the vital research hub, the premier event venue, and the community anchor that is the

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Richard Nixon Presidential Library.

Barbara Hackman Franklin Gavin S. Herbert, Sr. Tod R. Hullin JAMES H. CAVANAUGH, CHAIRMAN

Kenneth L. Khachigian Henry A. Kissinger

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Nixon Library Becomes COVID-19 Vaccine Site The Nixon Foundation helps end pandemic by supporting national and statewide efforts to administer vaccines

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n April, the Richard Nixon Foundation announced that the COVID-19 vaccine would be distributed at the Nixon Library to individuals 16 years and older on an ongoing basis.

Working with Albertsons, and in partnership with the Office of State Senator Josh Newman, the Richard Nixon Foundation administered 1,500 doses of the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine to members of the community, regardless of insurance status on April 21st and again on May 12th.

The distribution of the vaccine is part of a larger effort amassed by the RNF since the earliest days of the pandemic.

Launched last March, the Nixon Foundation’s Conquering COVID-19 Campaign resulted in: l 41 blood drives collecting 1,800 donated usable units of blood l Regular COVID-19 antibody testing for the general public l Four food drives that fed hundreds of Orange County families l The acquisition of one million disposable face masks l The distribution of 700,000 face masks to Orange County’s small businesses, public and private schools, frontline COVID-19 responders, and veterans groups H LEGACY & VISION

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND EXHIBITS Celebrating Governor Pete Wilson

2021 Architect of Peace Award Ceremony

50 Years of Principled Leadership

Honoring Secretary Mike Pompeo and Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien

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5 PM RECEPTION AND PROGRAM

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Join in person or online for this reunion and

The former Secretary of

celebration, featuring

State and National

hundreds of the Governor’s

Security Adviser will be

friends and admirers.

presented with the

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Architect of Peace Award.

This in-person program is open to President’s Council Members.

For tickets, visit NixonFoundation.org or call (657) 207-0293.

A COMMITMENT TO HOPE:

“The Week That Changed The World”

Richard Nixon and the National Cancer Act

FEBRUARY 18 THROUGH 28, 2022

New Exhibit!

OPENS NOVEMBER 2021

Commemorate the 50th anniversary of President and Mrs. Nixon’s historic trip to the People’s Republic of China. Event details to be announced at NixonFoundation.org.

Pat Nixon Day of Service MARCH 17, 2022 Celebrate Mrs. Nixon’s birthday, with a purpose! Keep her spirit of volunteerism alive by donating your time to dozens of worthy causes at the Nixon Library.

The Nixon National Cancer Conference Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The National Cancer Act DECEMBER 1 AND 2, 2021

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NIXON FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS In early 2021, the Nixon Foundation Board of Directors welcomed four members.

“While we continue to celebrate the legacy and vision of President Nixon by highlighting key anniversaries of his consequential presidency and visionary foreign and domestic policies, these four new directors contribute to our efforts a wealth of personal and professional experiences in public policy, communications, business

and development,” said Dr. Cavanaugh “Each new member can boast of distinct and unique connections to President Nixon’s legacy, and will undoubtedly prove pivotal in growing the Richard Nixon Foundation’s influence, reach and impact both nationally and internationally.”

STEVEN L. CRAIG, founder and President of Craig Realty Group which owns and operates 15 outlet centers in eight states, is a self-made businessman and serial entrepreneur who is active in several charitable and political organizations in Southern California and St. Joseph, Missouri. He was the most recent Chairman of the New Majority Orange County and is the namesake of the Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University.

BOBBIE GREENE KILBERG is President and CEO Emeritus of the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), one of the largest technology councils in the nation. She presently serves as Strategic Advisor to the Council.

Kilberg served as a White House Fellow on the staff of President Nixon’s Domestic Policy Council, as Associate Counsel to President Ford, and as Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Liaison and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for President George H.W. Bush. In the private sector, Kilberg was an attorney with Arnold & Porter,Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mount Vernon College, Director of the Aspen Institute’s Project on the Future of Private Philanthropy, and Vice President of the Roosevelt Center for American Policy Studies. Kilberg is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Action Forum and the NVTC Foundation. In addition, she serves on the Honorary Board of Easterseals DC/MD/VA.

MONICA CROWLEY, PH.D., served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Public Affairs) at the United States Department of the Treasury from 2019 to 2021. Prior to her government service, she was a popular television anchor and political and foreign affairs analyst for the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network,ABC News, NBC News, PBS, and other national networks; hosted a nationally syndicated radio program; and wrote several books, including a New York Times bestseller. Crowley began her career as a foreign policy assistant to former President Nixon during his final years.

CHARLIE ZHANG, founder of Pick Up Stix fast-casual restaurant chain, emigrated to the United States from the PRC in his mid-20s with just $20 in his pocket. Zhang ultimately sold the 100+ Pick Up Stix locations to a major restaurant chain. He started several other successful companies, including a real estate development company, and is now a noted champion of the performing arts.

The election of the new members brings the Board to 23 voting members and six non-voting Directors Emeritus.

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THE PRESIDENT AND THE PLANET Richard Nixon and the Environment An All New, Outdoor Exhibit at the Nixon Library

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n recognition of the 50th anniversary of

several of the Nixon administration’s green initiatives,

President Nixon’s establishment of the

and discovering the story of the Environmental

Environment Protection Agency (EPA), an

Protection Agency as they do. Each piece of art is one-

all-new exhibit opened outdoors at the

of-a-kind, designed to educate visitors of all ages

Nixon Library on December 3, 2020.

This new exhibition is entirely outdoors in the Pat

about the continued impact of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the

Nixon Gardens, encouraging guests to explore the

Marine Mammal Protection Act and the

beauty of the grounds and artists’ representations of

Endangered Species Act.

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Guests are introduced to the visionary environmental

The Endangered Species Act is credited with

initiatives of the Nixon Administration with a series of

saving dozens of species in danger of extinction

colorful displays about the public’s increasing

and is brought to life by several new sculptures

concern for the environment in the 1960s and 1970s

including a bald eagle and grizzly bear. In addition,

and President Nixon’s role in the creation of the

a bronze mural recognizing the passage of the

EPA.

Marine Mammal Protection Act adorns the west

Also displayed is an expertly crafted plein air painting

wall of the reflecting pool, beautifully framing the

representing First Lady Pat Nixon’s celebrated

President's birthplace among animals that his

“Legacy of Parks’ initiative which converted under

administration's visionary environmental initiatives

utilized federal lands into spaces for the public to enjoy.

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A eight-foot grizzly bear sculpture now sits on the lawn adjacent to the President’s birthplace.

The American Bald Eagle was brought back from the brink of extinction because of the Endangered Species Act

The exhibit opened on December 3, 2020, with a virtual ceremony keynoted

by EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. ★★★ Watch at nixonfoundation.org.

Footprints of animals protected by the Endangered Species Act are spread throughout the gardens

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THE WOMEN WHO LEAD THE WAY Evening the Odds: Women Leading the Way highlights the triumphs of women in athletic, political, and business arenas.

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The permanent exhibit is on display in the Nixon Library’s Loker Hall.

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new permanent exhibit in the Nixon Library’s Loker Hall showcases many milestone achievements of women from the 1960s to today.

The exhibit also examines the lasting impact of President Nixon’s ratification of the landmark Title IX legislation that established equal Federal financial assistance for women’s sports at public schools and universities.

With detailed, behind-thescenes accounts, the exhibit sheds new light on President Nixon’s role in ensuring women had more representation in the executive branch in his administration, and how those women, in turn, helped to level the playing field for women across the country. H

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arbara Hackman Franklin was appointed by President Nixon to lead a

coordinated effort to recruit women for high-level, policy-making positions.

No administration in history had attempted such an initiative before.

Within one year, Franklin’s efforts led to triple the number of women placed into policy-making positions.

More than 1,000 women were advanced into mid-level government positions women had never held before, such as sky marshals, tug boat captains, FBI agents, and forest rangers.

In 1992, Franklin was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Commerce under President George H.W. Bush, becoming the highestranking woman in the George H.W. Bush administration.

In 2017,TIME named Secretary Franklin one of the “50 Women Who Made American Political History.”

“In this Administration we have firmly espoused the rights of women, and we must now clearly demonstrate our recognition of the equality of women by making greater use of their skills in high level positions... Our efforts to date in appointing women have offered some encouragement. However, I am convinced that we can and must do better.”

— PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON

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REOPENING AND RECOVERY A Rose Garden Party for Frontline Workers at the Nixon Library Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward Cox led the thanks on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary

Child advocacy and mental health organization, Crittenton Services, was one of the many organizations that was honored.

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n Saturday, June 12, 2021, Patricia

and greeted the guests of honor near the gazebo under

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which they were married in the White House Rose

celebrated their Golden Anniversary

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at a Rose Garden Party at the Richard

Nixon Presidential Library honoring frontline workers

The Coxes opened and toured a new exhibit at the Nixon Library on their 1971 nuptials.

Tricia’s wedding gown is now on public display at the

and first responders.

The Coxes—joined by their son, Christopher—

Nixon Library alongside First Lady Pat Nixon’s

met nearly 300 well wishers from nearly 50

mother of the bride dress and Julie Nixon

essential industries and charitable organizations

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Former Allergan CEO David Pyott, his wife Molly and President's Council Member Jerry Harrington are warmly greeted by Tricia in the Rose Gardens.

Tricia and Ed Cox thanked the charitable organizations and those who supported the Foundation through the pandemic induced closure.

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GOING VIRTUAL Watch at youtube.com/nixonfoundation

President Nixon’s Birthday Celebration

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anuary 9, 2021, marked the 108th anniversary of the birth of our 37th President.

The Richard Nixon Foundation commemorated the President’s birthday with a special broadcast from the memorial site of President Nixon that included a formal wreath-laying ceremony at the President’s gravesite, remarks from Rear Admiral Bette Bolivar, and a concert by the Navy Band Southwest.

Watch at nixonfoundation.org

Virtual Civics Lesson

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residents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and Franklin Roosevelt visited the

Nixon Library on Presidents Day to teach a “masterclass” on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, how a bill becomes a law, the concept of federalism, how presidential elections work and so much more.

This much needed course in American history, civics, and government was fun for viewers of all ages, but was tailored especially for the youngest Americans.With thanks to our program moderator First Lady Pat Nixon, portrayed by Maureen Nunn.

Watch at nixonfoundation.org.

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National Volunteer Organizations Pay Tribute to First Lady Pat Nixon

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hroughout her life, First Lady Pat Nixon championed volunteerism and supported worthwhile organizations across the country.

Every year on her birthday, the Richard Nixon Foundation hosts the Pat Nixon Day of Service; thousands of guests come to the Nixon Library to join organizations and charities that Mrs. Nixon championed while in public life.

The Pat Nixon Day of Service went virtual this year on what would have been the First Lady’s 109th birthday. Local Girl Scouts participated in a formal wreath-laying ceremony at her Memorial Site with flowers sent from charities from around the country, and video messages from leaders of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army,American Cancer Society, and more.

Historian Heath Hardage Lee gave remarks on Mrs. Nixon’s harrowing mercy mission to Peru in 1970.

The daylong virtual celebration was presented by the Crean Foundation.

Watch at nixonfoundation.org

Reversion of Okinawa Celebrated as Landmark for U.S. Japan Relations

Watch the complete program at nixonfoundation.org.

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is Excellency Koji Tomita, Japanese Ambassador to the United States, spoke at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on June 17, 2021, to mark the 50th anniversary of the far-reaching and impactful 1971 Reversion of Okinawa Agreement, which was negotiated, signed and implemented by the Nixon administration.

“The tremendous efforts made by those involved in the reversion of Okinawa have led to the strong Japan-U.S. alliance that exists today,” the Ambassador said.The Richard Nixon Foundation thanks South Coast Plaza for its sponsorship of the luncheon. H LEGACY & VISION

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The Nixon Seminar launched with events featuring former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and tech mogul Peter Thiel

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he Nixon Seminar on Conservative

experts, each monthly seminar gathering develops

Realism and National Security is a new,

policies of conservative realism as the North Star

monthly seminar-style roundtable of

of national security.

national security experts who discuss,

in real time, the most pressing issues facing the U.S., our allies, and democratic people everywhere.

The Nixon Seminar is co-chaired by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Adviser Ambassador Robert O’Brien, and launched in March with an event featuring former Secretary of State and Honorary Co-chair Henry Kissinger.The second meeting featured Paypal founder and Facebook board member Peter Thiel.

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Dr. Henry Kissinger virtually joined the inaugural meeting of The Nixon Seminar on March 2nd

In the inaugural meeting of the Nixon Seminar in

co-founder and Facebook board member Peter Thiel

March, Dr. Henry Kissinger spoke of and took questions

joined Secretary Pompeo and Ambassador O’Brien

about how to ensure America's national security

in the Charlie and Ling Zhang Broadcast and

throughout periods of presidential transition.

Recording Studio at the Nixon Library to discuss Big

In response to questions from the Seminar Members, Dr. Kissinger reflected on the three presidential

Tech and China.

The tech mogul’s comments on cryptocurrency,

transitions that he was closely involved with. He

artificial intelligence, and the selectively “woke”

also shed light on the policy-making mechanisms

culture in Silicon Valley sent shockwaves through

that allowed for the implementation of the Abraham

the financial community and were widely covered by

Accords in 2020, and the potential future impact of

business media outlets including Forbes, Bloomberg,

Artificial Intelligence in national security policy.

Business Insider, Fox Business, The Washington Times, and

In the second meeting of The Seminar in April, PayPal The Nixon Seminar is broadcast live from the Charlie and Ling Zhang Production Studio at the Nixon library

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MEMBERS OF THE NIXON SEMINAR Michael R. Pompeo, Co-Chair Robert C. O’Brien, Co-Chair Dr. Henry Kissinger, Honorary Chair Jonathan Burks Vice President of Global Public Policy at Walmart

Dr. Lanhee Chen of Stanford’s Hoover Institution

Christopher Nixon Cox of Princeton’s Liechtenstein Institute

Dr. Monica Crowley Former Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at Treasury

Congressman Mike Gallagher Alex Gray Former White House Special Assistant

Mary Kissel Former Senior Adviser to Secretary Pompeo

John Noonan Senior Counselor for Military & Defense Affairs to Senator Tom Cotton

Morgan Ortagus Former State Department Spokeswoman

Matt Pottinger Former Deputy National Security Adviser

Kimberly Reed Former Chairwoman and President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank

Dr. Nadia Schadlow Former Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategy

Congressman Michael Waltz Christian Whiton Senior Adviser in the George W. Bush and Donald Trump administrations

Alex Wong Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for North Korea

Visit nixonseminar.com to join future gatherings.

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INSPIRING...

A Center For Civic Education Advancing middle and high school studies

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We envision at the Nixon Library hands-on,

resident Nixon believed in self determination, limited government,

interactive, scenario and role-play programmatic

proactive citizenship—the core beliefs of

educational experiences to empower students to

our Founding Fathers—and understood that those

understand the basics of participatory citizenship

values represent the best of America.

and to become educated and involved citizens of our

In 2020 our country was confronted with challenges not seen for 20 years or more, perhaps even dating back to the unrest of the 1960s and 1970s, when the Vietnam War,

Republic.

We also envision online companions—true distance learning.

the civil rights movement, the generation gap, and the

Foundation President Hugh Hewitt said: “President

counterculture challenged the most basic elements

Nixon was committed to bringing young Americans into the political process;

and assumptions of American society. Then

he advocated for the 26th “One of the amendment to lower the voting age to 18, and for expanding Nixon Foundation’s educational opportunities major post-pandemic wherever possible. In that spirit, I’m proud to priorities is to ensure that redouble the Nixon the basic pillars of American Foundation’s commitment to its educational mission citizenship are alive and by partnering with well among schoolSouthern California educational institutions to aged Americans.” promote civic learning and fill a

as now, schools were closed, students went home, and curriculums changed as the country began to revisit and redefine what it means to be an American.

Such national conversations are inevitably difficult, divisive, and frequently unresolved.

Once again, the mistrust and distrust that have rocked and challenged us have also affected our educational infrastructure.

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And we have lost civic education in the process.

void that exists in our school systems today.”

“One of the Nixon Foundation’s major post-pandemic

To reverse course we must introduce new programs

priorities is to ensure that the basic pillars of American

that will lead students toward becoming more enlightened

citizenship are alive and well among school-aged

citizens, and allow for a more informed American public.

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AND LEARNING...

A University Partnership Advancing undergraduate and graduate studies

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n the United States, freedom depends ultimately

and readers to appreciate the genius of our

on our Constitution, as it expresses the roles of all

Founders—and of Richard Nixon, who possessed

three branches, but it depends most upon the

temporary custody of the institution we call the

presidency: that the president take care that the common defense be provided for, that our military

presidency.

The University, through its association with the

be well led, and that should war come, he lead us to

Foundation, can become a nationally and world-

victory.

renowned place to seriously—and fairly!—advance

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about the presidency. The presidency should be understood for what it needs to be: the unifying, driving force and face of the nation.

The way to accomplish that understanding is through

THIS FALL, CHAPMAN WILL WELCOME:

building up and encouraging students to understand the basics of our constitutional system of government. And they need the right teachers to do that.

In studying decisiveness, great teachers and authors encourage it in others. In writing about decisive presidencies, they lift up the model. In teaching about inspirational leadership, they inspire.

Scholars anchor at universities, and the Foundation is broadening its relationship and partnership with nearby Chapman University to launch into this rarified air by providing research support for presidency scholars and writers it brings to its Orange campus.

DR. LORI COX HAHN the Doy B. Henley Professor of Presidential Studies

DR. LUKE A. NICHTER the James H. Cavanaugh Professor of Presidential Studies

If first one, then two, then three and four scholars of the highest rank gather at Chapman, teaching on its campus with offices and facilities at the nearby Nixon Library, then they will have the means of inspiring a generation of students

receive a civic education, sign up at nixonfoundation.org.

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WELCOME BACK Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome Back to the Nixon Library!

“If there’s ever a time to get involved with the Nixon Library and Foundation—or even visit again after far too long—that time is now.”

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we adapted and prevailed in more ways than one, applying our signature creativity and focus to reinvent in the ever-changing landscape. In addition to turning the once-bustling East Room event venue into a center for blood donations and vaccine distribution, we introduced virtual programming, distance learning packages, opened three new exhibits, and launched the virtual Nixon Seminar on Conservative Realism and National Security.

If there’s ever a time to get involved with the Nixon Library and Foundation— or even visit again after far too long—that time is now. I invite you to join our premier President’s Council starting at the $2500 level, with benefits that you and your family and/or clients may enjoy.

Finally, I’d especially encourage our Millennial and collegiate readers and followers to consider joining the recently-launched President’s Society, an “introductory” membership group for young leaders looking to make friends and gain valuable insight. More information is below.

With thanks for your consideration,

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advancing civic education and applying lessons

Membership of the Richard Nixon Foundation and

learned throughout America’s storied past to issues

includes the following benefits:

Exclusive social events that include discussions with world-renowned business and political leaders nine times per year.

Applicants must be 21-45 years of age,

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Exclusive networking events and mixers at various historical venues.

have an interest in presidential scholarship

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Invited to exclusive Nixon Foundation member briefings with Hugh Hewitt.

and the work of the Richard Nixon

Invitations to insider experiences featuring prominent political leaders.

advancing American civics.

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be active leaders in their local communities,

Foundation, and have a shared interest in

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A One Of A Kind Membership Join the President’s Council PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION

YOUR PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP WILL: l UNDERWRITE educational tours

l PROVIDE for a thrilling schedule

l BUILD and operate marquee

of the Nixon Library for more

of the most impressive speakers in

special exhibitions that draw

than 30,000 students annually,

the country today, from

hundreds of thousands of tourists,

teaching American history and

government, business, academia

young and old alike and many

civics.

and media circles.

from outside the United States.

HOW TO JOIN ONLINE: Visit nixonfoundation.org or contact Membership Coordinator Reina Magana at reina@nixonfoundation.org

HHH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES START AT JUST 95!

BY PHONE: 714.364.1108 IN PERSON: Pick up a Membership brochure in the Annenberg Court and, once completed, kindly return it to a museum store associate.

Did you know that many employers match or even double your membership commitment? Ask your employer!

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Nixon Library Reopens After 14 Month Closure

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he Nixon Library reopened May 19,

presidential library in the country to reopen its

2021 with a red white and blue

doors,” Nixon Foundation President Hugh Hewitt

ceremony to welcome its first

said. “I’m grateful to our partners with the

museum visitors since March of 2020.

National Archives, to our community leaders for

Eight First Responders and Frontline Workers—two

their continued support, and to our Foundation

nurses, two firefighters, two Sheriff’s deputies and two

members for their dedication to our educational

school principals—joined four “Presidents of the United

mission.”

States” to cut the ribbon to officially reopen the museum.

“After 14 challenging months, we couldn’t be

Trumpeters from OC Music & Dance led the festivities with All-American Fanfare including the Star-Spangled

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IN MEMORIAM REMEMBERING DON RUMSFELD Donald Rumsfeld, the twice U.S. Secretary of Defense who served in several senior posts in the Nixon Administration, passed away on June 29, 2021. He was 88 years old.

Richard Nixon was the first president to call on Don Rumsfeld to serve in a senior leadership position in the executive branch.At President Nixon’s request, Don resigned his seat in the House of Representatives to serve as director of the White House Office of Economic Opportunity in 1969.

He would go on to serve in three more senior posts in the

The Richard Nixon Foundation honored Secretary

Nixon Administration, including Counselor to the President,

Rumsfeld with the Victory of Freedom Award in 2010 and he

Director of the Economic Stabilization Program, Director of

took to the Nixon Library podium in recent years to launch

the Cost of Living Council, and U.S.Ambassador to NATO.

his bestselling books Known and Unknown and Rumsfeld’s

Over the course of his career, Presidents Ford, Reagan, and

Rules.

George W. Bush would ask Don to join their administrations.

During what would be Don’s final visit in 2017, he and

As President Nixon did, they relied on Donald Rumsfeld for

Joyce toured the New Nixon Library and posed for a photo in

his wise counsel and resolute leadership.

the Argyros Oval Office, a replica of President Nixon’s.

REMEMBERING BRUCE HERSCHENSOHN Nixon in 1972, with a broad portfolio of responsibilities.

President Nixon said of Herschensohn,“He is particularly well qualified in an area I find important, foreign policy. He is an expert in that area.”

From 1978 through 1991, Herschensohn was a popular political commentator in Los Angeles on both KABC-TV and KABC-Radio. In 1980, he joined the Reagan Presidential Stanley Bruce Herschensohn, a conservative fixture in American politics for decades, former White House official,

Transition Team.

Herschensohn won the Republican nomination for the U.S.

brilliant artist, storyteller, historian, and dear friend and

Senate in California in 1992. He was narrowly defeated by

longtime confidant of President Nixon and the Nixon family,

Barbara Boxer in the general election, but received over four

passed away on November 30, 2021. He was 88 years old.

and a half million votes, over one million more votes in

He was appointed Director of Motion Pictures and Television for the United States Information Agency in 1968.

California than the national Republican ticket.

He visited more than 90 countries in his lifetime, taught in

During his tenure, the USIA received numerous awards for

universities all over the U.S. and to the delight of his friends

film and television productions, including an Academy Award.

and fans, he made countless appearances and gave dozens of

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George P. Shultz

Tommy Lasorda

George P. Shultz served as Secretary of Labor, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Secretary of the Treasury under President Nixon. President Reagan

Legendary Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda was a

tapped Shultz to be the 60th Secretary of State in 1982.

regular guest at Nixon Library programs and a friend of

He was serving as a Board Member Emeritus of the

the Richard Nixon Foundation, who made a special

Richard Nixon Foundation at the time of his passing on

appearance to open the Library’s Baseball! Exhibit in

February 6 at 100.

2015. He passed away on January 7 at 93.

James H. Falk

John Warner

Ruth B. Shannon

Jim Falk was Staff Assistant on, and

The longtime Virginia Senator gained

The beloved “Godmother of Whittier”

later Assistant Director of, the White

a reputation for bipartisanship; before

was closely associated with the

House Domestic Council with

his five terms in the Senate, he served

Nixon Foundation from the time of

responsibility for intergovernmental

as Secretary of the Navy in the Nixon

its founding. A longtime supporter

affairs. He passed away May 13 at 83.

administration. He passed away May

and frequent guest, she passed away

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on May 26 at 97.

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Nixon Foundation to Launch Yearlong Series on U.S.-China Relations Beginning in February 2022, Foundation will convene leaders and experts to develop forward-thinking strategies on U.S.-China relationship

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he Nixon Foundation has announced the

visit the PRC. He and First Lady Pat Nixon traveled to

launch of a yearlong examination of the

China eight months later.

issues that define the relationship between the United States and the

The new series will educate people in the United States and abroad how President Nixon’s visionary

People’s Republic of China, creating a series of

and groundbreaking trip to China fit within his

forums for open, honest and candid conversations

larger strategic framework to win the Cold War.

to develop forward-thinking strategies for guiding

In addition,The Nixon Seminar—the Foundation’s

relations between the two countries.

Set to begin on the 50th anniversary of President

ongoing monthly gatherings of senior statesmen and rising specialists in various aspects of great power competition

Nixon’s trip to China in February of 2022, the new

and American national security—will convene regularly

series—specifics of which will be announced at later

throughout 2022 and contribute to the year-long discussion.

dates—will spotlight and present a full range of views on

The Nixon Seminar is co-chaired by former Secretary

the relationship between the U.S. and the PRC.

of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the day on which President Nixon appeared on national television from the NBC Studios in

Adviser Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien; Dr. Henry Kissinger serves as Honorary Chair.

To also mark the 50th anniversary, the Foundation will

Burbank, and stunned the world by announcing

celebrate decades of significant contributions made by

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