From Nixon to January 6: The history of presidential pardons
One thing we saw lots of this week as power switched from one political party to the other was presidential pardons.
Nixon paved the way for Trump’s "new standard" of inaugural fundraising
Trump and Nixon are far from the only presidents to rake in money for inaugurations. Twelve years after Nixon's $4 million ceremony, Ronald Reagan set a record with a $20 million swearing-in that featured more elaborate celebrations, according to ethics watchdog Public Citizen.
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Richard Nixon, the president: The summits before the fall
On July 15, Nixon announced to his nation’s surprise — and Taiwan’s distress — that he would visit China. The United Nations stripped the Republic of China of its position and gave its seat to the PRC in October, and by 1973, a slew of countries had broken ties with the island nation to establish diplomatic ties with the mainland.
Richard Nixon’s third term on trade starts today
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Behind the Byline: Presidents and the press — a complicated relationship
The relationship between the press and the presidency has always been messy. From Thomas Jefferson’s praise of newspapers as the backbone of democracy to Richard Nixon’s declaration that “the
2 Latter-day Saint apostles attend second inauguration of President Trump
Elders Gary E. Stevenson and Gerrit W. Gong attended President Donald Trump's second inauguration, a longstanding practice for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sains.
Gathering commemorates President Richard Nixon’s birthday
Fred Mendoza, a member of Nixon’s Cabinet Committee on Spanish-Speaking People, pauses during the wreath laying to commemorate President Richard Nixon’s birthday at his library and museum in Yorba Linda, CA on Friday, January 10, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Peaceful pawprints on a complex diplomatic relationship
The practice of China lending pandas to other nations began in the 7th century. Here's why this sign of international good will was revived.
American Flag Sitting Atop of the White House Lowered to Half-Staff Following Trump's Inauguration
The American flag sitting atop of the White House was lowered to half-staff following Donald Trump's inauguration to honor the late former President Jimmy Carter. According to U.S. flag code, 'all federal buildings,
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What Richard Nixon's final meal in the White House as president tells us about food culture and legacy
US President Joe Biden has often been photographed enjoying a vanilla ice cream cone, former president Ronald Reagan liked jelly beans and John F Kennedy loved clam chowder. As president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration approaches,
Giant pandas debut to public at National Zoo, continuing historic partnership
Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two giant pandas from China, are 3 years old and arrived in October. After taking a few months to settle in, they're making their public debut at the National Zoo.
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
Recently, pop stars including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga have sung at presidential inaugurations, but it wasn’t always a platform for chart-topping performers.