White House Reunion at the Nixon Library
Although Presidential Library dedications are not the only settings for Presidential camaraderie, the ceremonies offer rare opportunities for the rest of us to see these men interact with each other.
When the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum first opened as a private facility on July 19, 1990, it marked the first time that four Presidents were seen together at a public event. The ceremony featured speeches from then-President George Bush, and former Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, and Ronald Reagan.
Seventeen years later, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum officially became a part of the Federally operated Presidential libraries system. On July 11, 2007, a ceremony was held to announce the partnership between the Richard Nixon Foundation and the National Archives.
Photo: The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum dedication. July 19, 1990. Courtesy of the Richard Nixon Foundation.
Watch the live webcast of the George W. Bush Presidential Library dedication today at 10am CT
President and Nancy Reagan arriving in Washington DC via Marine One from Camp David . 9/12/82.
President Reagan and Nancy Reagan talking to Director Steven Spielberg in the Blue room during a Private Dinner and showing of the movie “‘ET”. 6/27/82.
It’s the birthday of Ronald Reagan, born February 6, 1911. We’ve got lots of pics of the Gipper on what would have been his 102nd birthday. Up first—
Mrs. Reagan surprised her husband with a special birthday cake and celebration at a Press Briefing in the Press Room in 1983, to honor President Reagan’s birthday.
-from the Reagan Library
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Ronald and Nancy Reagan waving from the limousine during the Inaugural Parade. Washington , DC. 1/20/81 .
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Nancy Reagan visits with Santa Claus, er, President Reagan, at a Christmas Eve party at the Wick residence in Washington, DC. 12/24/83.
-from the Reagan Library
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Frank Sinatra was born on this day, December 12, 1915. On what would have been his 97th birthday, here’s a picture of The Chairman of the Board with President and Mrs. Reagan.
Photo: President Reagan and Nancy Reagan receiving a baseball from Frank Sinatra during a meeting with the 1981 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mother and Father of the Year in the Oval Office. 6/3/81.
-from the Reagan Library
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Holidays at the White House
Holiday decorations are a rich part of White House history, and each year a new seasonal theme is chosen by the First Family. This month, we’ll be featuring holiday photos of First Families through the years.
To start, Nancy Reagan accepts the White House Christmas tree at the North Portico. December 8, 1983.
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Ronald Reagan campaigning with Nancy Reagan in Columbia, South Carolina. 10/10/80.
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Ronald Reagan Announces he Will Run for Re-Election
…hugs follow.
Nancy and President Reagan after an address to the nation announcing the Reagan-Bush candidacies for re-election. 1/29/84.
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