Articles related to "Richard Nixon"
Visiting the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace is as unique as its subject. Its attractions, blending world history and American kitsch, should satisfy visitors.
richard m. nixon presidential library • richard milhous nixon birthplace • yorba linda california • national archives and records administration • sea king presidential helicopter
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace is as unique as its subject. Its attractions, blending world history and American kitsch, should satisfy visitors.
richard m. nixon presidential library • richard milhous nixon birthplace • yorba linda california • national archives and records administration • sea king presidential helicopter
Conrad Black's The Invincible Quest – Review
The Invincible Quest is thorough, but falls short as literature. Its admirable defense of Richard Nixon is colored by the parallels between the book's author and subject.
the invincible quest: the life of richard milhous • conrad black • richard nixon • watergate scandal • political biography
The Invincible Quest is thorough, but falls short as literature. Its admirable defense of Richard Nixon is colored by the parallels between the book's author and subject.
the invincible quest: the life of richard milhous • conrad black • richard nixon • watergate scandal • political biography
Film Review: Frost/Nixon
Ron Howard's latest movie Frost/Nixon is a docudrama about the historic interview with Richard Nixon conducted in 1977 by journalist David Frost.
frost/nixon • frost nixon movie • david frost and richard nixon • ron howard presents frost nixon • david frost and richard nixon interview
Ron Howard's latest movie Frost/Nixon is a docudrama about the historic interview with Richard Nixon conducted in 1977 by journalist David Frost.
frost/nixon • frost nixon movie • david frost and richard nixon • ron howard presents frost nixon • david frost and richard nixon interview
Gore's Disservice
When Richard Nixon showed more class that Al Gore.
richard nixon • al gore • election 2000 • 1960
When Richard Nixon showed more class that Al Gore.
richard nixon • al gore • election 2000 • 1960
Richard Nixon's First Engagement
Long before Richard Nixon married Patricia Ryan and went on to the US Presidency, he had been engaged to a young woman who was a fellow student at Whittier High School.
richard nixon's first engagement • nixon's high school sweetheart • nixon's college girlfriend • whittier high school • president nixon
Long before Richard Nixon married Patricia Ryan and went on to the US Presidency, he had been engaged to a young woman who was a fellow student at Whittier High School.
richard nixon's first engagement • nixon's high school sweetheart • nixon's college girlfriend • whittier high school • president nixon
Santa Clara de Asis Fall Wine Classic
Enjoy selected wines from across California and around the world while touring the Richard Nixon Library, Museum, Gardens and Birthplace.
wine tasting • richard nixon presidential library and museum • california wine • wine • richard nixon library and birthplace
Enjoy selected wines from across California and around the world while touring the Richard Nixon Library, Museum, Gardens and Birthplace.
wine tasting • richard nixon presidential library and museum • california wine • wine • richard nixon library and birthplace
The Comeback of Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon, an impressive politician from California, left the Vice Presidency in 1960 in hopes of attaining the White House for himself.
richard nixon • election of 1960 • presidential election of 1968 • john f. kennedy • california governor
Richard Milhous Nixon, an impressive politician from California, left the Vice Presidency in 1960 in hopes of attaining the White House for himself.
richard nixon • election of 1960 • presidential election of 1968 • john f. kennedy • california governor
The Nixon Doctrine and Detente
In the wake of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were prepapred to accept some degree of American decline in a multipolar world.
late cold war • detente • richard nixon • henry kissinger • realpolitik
In the wake of the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger were prepapred to accept some degree of American decline in a multipolar world.
late cold war • detente • richard nixon • henry kissinger • realpolitik
The Nixon Presidency
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
richard nixon • watergate scandal • salt • vietnam war • detente
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
richard nixon • watergate scandal • salt • vietnam war • detente
The Nixon-Kennedy Health Care Plan
In 1974 President Richard Nixon and Senator Edward Kennedy nearly succeeded in legislating universal medical insurance for all Americans.
richard nixon • health-care • teddy kennedy • medicare • medicaid
In 1974 President Richard Nixon and Senator Edward Kennedy nearly succeeded in legislating universal medical insurance for all Americans.
richard nixon • health-care • teddy kennedy • medicare • medicaid
The Post-Korea Consensus
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
Writing Tips, World War II Photography, and Richard Nixon
Three books are reviewed in this column, including a writer's guide, a study of how World War II was covered by photographers, and a report on the Watergate scandal.
writers' guide • world war ii photography • watergate scandal and richard nixon
Three books are reviewed in this column, including a writer's guide, a study of how World War II was covered by photographers, and a report on the Watergate scandal.
writers' guide • world war ii photography • watergate scandal and richard nixon
Clinton-Lewinsky Sex Scandal
As sex increasingly becomes a more prominent issue to be considered in the political age of today, this article looks back at the most (in)famous sex scandal of them all.
clinton lewinsky sex scandal • bill clinton impeachemt trial • hillary clinton • hillary president race • hillary democrat party
As sex increasingly becomes a more prominent issue to be considered in the political age of today, this article looks back at the most (in)famous sex scandal of them all.
clinton lewinsky sex scandal • bill clinton impeachemt trial • hillary clinton • hillary president race • hillary democrat party
DVD Review: Frost/Nixon
The very popular London stage play by Peter Morgan gets a silver screen treatment, featuring the same leads, with Frank Langella as Nixon and Michael Sheen as Frost. 8/10
frost nixon review • frost nixon dvd • richard nixon watergate • david frost interviews richard nixon • ron howard directs frost nixon
The very popular London stage play by Peter Morgan gets a silver screen treatment, featuring the same leads, with Frank Langella as Nixon and Michael Sheen as Frost. 8/10
frost nixon review • frost nixon dvd • richard nixon watergate • david frost interviews richard nixon • ron howard directs frost nixon
Film Review – Frost/Nixon Director Ron Howard
David Frost and Richard Nixon box clever in Peter Morgans wonderful screen adaptation of his hit play based on the1977 Frost interviews with the disgraced president.
film review frost/nixon director ron howard • frank langella and michael sheen • frost/nixon thrilling political movie • richard nixon and david frost • frost/nixon political drama
David Frost and Richard Nixon box clever in Peter Morgans wonderful screen adaptation of his hit play based on the1977 Frost interviews with the disgraced president.
film review frost/nixon director ron howard • frank langella and michael sheen • frost/nixon thrilling political movie • richard nixon and david frost • frost/nixon political drama
The Rise of Richard M. Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
Deep Throat Revealed
William Mark Felt should be regarded as an American hero, one who risked his career, and possibly his life, to bring justice to the White House.
william mark felt • deep throat • richard nixon • watergate • woodward
William Mark Felt should be regarded as an American hero, one who risked his career, and possibly his life, to bring justice to the White House.
william mark felt • deep throat • richard nixon • watergate • woodward
Famous Descendants of Quaker Families
Quaker families produced many famous descendants, including politicians, artists and eight U.S. presidents.
famous quakers • eight u.s. presidents from quaker families • abraham lincoln had quaker ancestors • calvin coolidge has quaker lineage • gerald ford from quaker family
Quaker families produced many famous descendants, including politicians, artists and eight U.S. presidents.
famous quakers • eight u.s. presidents from quaker families • abraham lincoln had quaker ancestors • calvin coolidge has quaker lineage • gerald ford from quaker family
Frost/Nixon Opens At The Vancouver Playhouse
Frost/Nixon opened the 46th season at the Vancouver Playhouse on Thursday night, and sadly, the production doesn't live up to the strength of the play.
frost/nixon • peter morgan • ted dykstra • vancouver playhouse • canadian stage company
Frost/Nixon opened the 46th season at the Vancouver Playhouse on Thursday night, and sadly, the production doesn't live up to the strength of the play.
frost/nixon • peter morgan • ted dykstra • vancouver playhouse • canadian stage company
Frost/Nixon Opens Vancouver Playhouse Season
Frost/Nixon, based on the infamous interview between British reporter David Frost and President Richard Nixon, has its Canadian premiere in Vancouver in Sept. 2008.
david frost • richard nixon • peter morgan • vancouver playhouse • canadian stage company
Frost/Nixon, based on the infamous interview between British reporter David Frost and President Richard Nixon, has its Canadian premiere in Vancouver in Sept. 2008.
david frost • richard nixon • peter morgan • vancouver playhouse • canadian stage company
Funny, Ironic Wise Quotes From U.S. Presidents
The President of the United States may be the most powerful man in the world, but he is also human. Check out some of the funniest, revealing and most ironic quotes.
funny • wise • quotes • humorous quotes • short quotes
The President of the United States may be the most powerful man in the world, but he is also human. Check out some of the funniest, revealing and most ironic quotes.
funny • wise • quotes • humorous quotes • short quotes
Kent State University Shootings
Why on May 4, 1970, were thirteen students shot by Ohio National Guard troops during during a Viet Nam anti-war rally.
campus unrest • death • students • kent state • university
Why on May 4, 1970, were thirteen students shot by Ohio National Guard troops during during a Viet Nam anti-war rally.
campus unrest • death • students • kent state • university
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART VI
In this final article in the series, we examine the retirement of the most recent presidents. Some have continued to play a major role in politics, while others have limited their activities to the private or humanitarian sectors. The most recent ex-President has been very visible in both the political and private sectors.
johnson • nixon • ford • carter • reagan
In this final article in the series, we examine the retirement of the most recent presidents. Some have continued to play a major role in politics, while others have limited their activities to the private or humanitarian sectors. The most recent ex-President has been very visible in both the political and private sectors.
johnson • nixon • ford • carter • reagan
Mao Zedong
Born into a Hunanese peasant family, Mao Zedong went on to become the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
mao zedong • chinese communist party • people's republic of china • great leap forward • cultural revolution
Born into a Hunanese peasant family, Mao Zedong went on to become the leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
mao zedong • chinese communist party • people's republic of china • great leap forward • cultural revolution
Michael Moore's Documentary Sicko
Filmmaker Michael Moore dives into the nightmarish American health care system, and compares it to the Canadian, U.K. and French systems.
sicko • u.s. healthcare • michael moore • hmo • world trade centres
Filmmaker Michael Moore dives into the nightmarish American health care system, and compares it to the Canadian, U.K. and French systems.
sicko • u.s. healthcare • michael moore • hmo • world trade centres
Movie Review: Frost/Nixon
Frank Langella and Sam Rockwell give exceptional performances in Ron Howard-directed Frost/Nixon, based on Peter Morgan's play. 8/10.
frost/nixon • movie review • richard nixon • david frost • universal pictures
Frank Langella and Sam Rockwell give exceptional performances in Ron Howard-directed Frost/Nixon, based on Peter Morgan's play. 8/10.
frost/nixon • movie review • richard nixon • david frost • universal pictures
Preparations for Obama's Visit
Although Obama's visit to Cairo on June 4th, 2009 is scheduled to last no more than a few hours, extensive preparations are under way, transforming the face of those part
obama’s speech in cairo university • preparations for obama visit • tightened security in egypt • richard nixon’s visit to egypt • obama buys beavertail in ottawa
Although Obama's visit to Cairo on June 4th, 2009 is scheduled to last no more than a few hours, extensive preparations are under way, transforming the face of those part
obama’s speech in cairo university • preparations for obama visit • tightened security in egypt • richard nixon’s visit to egypt • obama buys beavertail in ottawa
The 25 Greatest Films of the 1990s, Part 7
Two powerful dramas bringing our recent history to light in stunning detail (one looking deeper into World War II than any other film had ever done, and one looking deeper into the 37th President of the United States) join a biting satire of Hollywood by film artist Robert Altman as three more in the countdown of the best films of the past decade.
nixon • saving private ryan • the player • tim robbins • robert altman
Two powerful dramas bringing our recent history to light in stunning detail (one looking deeper into World War II than any other film had ever done, and one looking deeper into the 37th President of the United States) join a biting satire of Hollywood by film artist Robert Altman as three more in the countdown of the best films of the past decade.
nixon • saving private ryan • the player • tim robbins • robert altman
The Manly Men of Myth and Middle-Earth
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
The Nixon Presidency
Richard Nixon is surely best remembered for the Watergate scandal and subsequent resignation. There is certainly much more to his time in office than that, however.
richard milhous nixon • nixon presidency • vietnam war • watergate scandal • nixon domestic affairs
Richard Nixon is surely best remembered for the Watergate scandal and subsequent resignation. There is certainly much more to his time in office than that, however.
richard milhous nixon • nixon presidency • vietnam war • watergate scandal • nixon domestic affairs
The Role of Single Parents on Father's Day
Around the country nearly two million men raise their sons and daughters single handedly. These men are heroes on more than Father's Day.
happy father's day • men who raise their children alone • single parent fathers • third sunday in june • sonora dodd from spokane
Around the country nearly two million men raise their sons and daughters single handedly. These men are heroes on more than Father's Day.
happy father's day • men who raise their children alone • single parent fathers • third sunday in june • sonora dodd from spokane
Hunter S. Thompson: Tribute to the King of Gonzo
Hunter S. Thompson is one of history's greatest writers. Four years after his death on February 20th 2005, his influence lives on, and his impact is still celebrated.
hunter s. thompson • death of hunter s. thompson • gonzo • fear and loathing in las vegas • author's death
Hunter S. Thompson is one of history's greatest writers. Four years after his death on February 20th 2005, his influence lives on, and his impact is still celebrated.
hunter s. thompson • death of hunter s. thompson • gonzo • fear and loathing in las vegas • author's death
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Frost/Nixon: Fictional Look At Famous Interview
Frost/Nixon highlights one of the most famously referenced interviews in the history of American media, but according to filmmakers it fictionalizes some scenes.
ron howard directs frost/nixon • frank langella as president richard nixon • michael sheen as british journalist david frost • bob zelnick and david frost book on the frost/nixo • oliver platt as bob zelnick
Frost/Nixon highlights one of the most famously referenced interviews in the history of American media, but according to filmmakers it fictionalizes some scenes.
ron howard directs frost/nixon • frank langella as president richard nixon • michael sheen as british journalist david frost • bob zelnick and david frost book on the frost/nixo • oliver platt as bob zelnick
It's Time to End Presidents' Day!
A Wake-up Call Regarding a Holiday That Used to Mean Something
george • washington • presidents • nixon • holiday
A Wake-up Call Regarding a Holiday That Used to Mean Something
george • washington • presidents • nixon • holiday
Palace Council by Stephen L Carter – Review
Palace Council is a 20-year trip through dirty, violent post-war American politics. Stephen L Carter's novel weaves fiction into history to create a sprawling mystery.
stephen l carter palace council • stephen l carter emperor of ocean park • stephen l carter new england white • stephen l carter conspiracy thriller • presidential conspiracy
Palace Council is a 20-year trip through dirty, violent post-war American politics. Stephen L Carter's novel weaves fiction into history to create a sprawling mystery.
stephen l carter palace council • stephen l carter emperor of ocean park • stephen l carter new england white • stephen l carter conspiracy thriller • presidential conspiracy
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: CALIFORNIA OR BUST
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
Rhetorical Devices Used by Modern Presidents
Famous speeches of recent American Presidents used classical rhetorical devices. Nixon, Kennedy, and Obama employed Greco-Roman praeteritio, hyperbole, and anaphora.
rhetorical devices • greek and latin classical oratory • barack obama • richard milhous nixon • john fitzgerald kennedy
Famous speeches of recent American Presidents used classical rhetorical devices. Nixon, Kennedy, and Obama employed Greco-Roman praeteritio, hyperbole, and anaphora.
rhetorical devices • greek and latin classical oratory • barack obama • richard milhous nixon • john fitzgerald kennedy
1964 US Presidential Election
Lyndon Baines Johnson won the 1964 US Presidential Election in a landslide, a popular vote victory which has eluded every Democratic candidate since.
1964 us presidential election • democratic oarty landslide • the kennedy legacy • republican party divisions • lyndon johnson election landslide
Lyndon Baines Johnson won the 1964 US Presidential Election in a landslide, a popular vote victory which has eluded every Democratic candidate since.
1964 us presidential election • democratic oarty landslide • the kennedy legacy • republican party divisions • lyndon johnson election landslide
A Century of U. S. Vice Presidents
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
Out of the last 22 vice presidents, all but three had prior experience serving in government in Washington, D.C. The least experienced resigned after criminal charges.
u.s. vice presidents • vice president washington experience • sarah palin experience • spiro agnew • richard nixon
Action Films in the 1980s
The 1980s action film was more then just mindless entertainment. The genre actually served a purpose in restructuring the American identity during the Reagan era.
action films of the 1980s • ronald reagan and hollywood cinema • the restructuring of identity during the reagan er • character driven art films of the 1970s • action films and the united states
The 1980s action film was more then just mindless entertainment. The genre actually served a purpose in restructuring the American identity during the Reagan era.
action films of the 1980s • ronald reagan and hollywood cinema • the restructuring of identity during the reagan er • character driven art films of the 1970s • action films and the united states
Book Review of Nixonland by Rick Perlstein
With Nixonland, Rick Perlstein has given us an educational and entertaining account of the turbulent timespan of 1964 through 1972.
nixonland • book review • rick perlstein • watts riots • silent majority
With Nixonland, Rick Perlstein has given us an educational and entertaining account of the turbulent timespan of 1964 through 1972.
nixonland • book review • rick perlstein • watts riots • silent majority
Boxing the Kangaroo: A Reporter's Memoir by Robert J. Donovan
Robert Donovan's life and career chronicling five U.S. presidents.
robert donovan • robert j. donovan • boxing the kangaroo • boxing the kangaroo: a reporter's memoir • presidents
Robert Donovan's life and career chronicling five U.S. presidents.
robert donovan • robert j. donovan • boxing the kangaroo • boxing the kangaroo: a reporter's memoir • presidents
Economic Downturns and the Federal Government
Throughout American history, there have been a number of examples in which the federal government has caused or contributed to economic slumps.
economic downturns • federal government • public policy • depressions • recessions
Throughout American history, there have been a number of examples in which the federal government has caused or contributed to economic slumps.
economic downturns • federal government • public policy • depressions • recessions
Film Review - Where the Buffalo Roam
Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) is the hilarious movie based on the twisted adventures of writer Hunter S. Thompson. Bill Murray's portrayal of Thompson is uncanny.
dvd movie • movie review • hunter s thompson • bill murray • bill murray as hunter s thompson
Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) is the hilarious movie based on the twisted adventures of writer Hunter S. Thompson. Bill Murray's portrayal of Thompson is uncanny.
dvd movie • movie review • hunter s thompson • bill murray • bill murray as hunter s thompson
Film, History and Society
Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.
film history and society • how movies help to define time and place in the wo • the importance of film history • films entertain • films educate and teach
Film has many important qualities but none may be greater then its ability to educate about the histories of the world.
film history and society • how movies help to define time and place in the wo • the importance of film history • films entertain • films educate and teach
Gerald R Ford America's Only Unelected President
When the Nation's only unelected President died in 2006, few felt it would effect the elections of 2008. None the less Obama-Ford & McCain-Ford comparisons are surfacing.
unelected president • gerald r. ford • richard nixon • vice president agnew • obama
When the Nation's only unelected President died in 2006, few felt it would effect the elections of 2008. None the less Obama-Ford & McCain-Ford comparisons are surfacing.
unelected president • gerald r. ford • richard nixon • vice president agnew • obama
Homes of Presidents Before They Became President
Seeing the Washington, D.C., homes of presidents and first ladies when they were still private citizens offers a glimpse into the lives of these famous men and women.
presidents • president • homes • washington d.c. • d.c.
Seeing the Washington, D.C., homes of presidents and first ladies when they were still private citizens offers a glimpse into the lives of these famous men and women.
presidents • president • homes • washington d.c. • d.c.
Infamous American School Shootings
School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.
school massacre • school mass killings • school shootings • columbine • university of texas at austin school shooting
School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.
school massacre • school mass killings • school shootings • columbine • university of texas at austin school shooting
Let's Go to the Library!
A museum devoted to one man? If the man (or someday, woman) is President of the United States, why not? Here's a summary of what the Presidential Library system has to offer.
president of the united states • presidential libraries • chief executive • presidential libraries act of 1955 • presidential records act
A museum devoted to one man? If the man (or someday, woman) is President of the United States, why not? Here's a summary of what the Presidential Library system has to offer.
president of the united states • presidential libraries • chief executive • presidential libraries act of 1955 • presidential records act
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