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Congress has restored funding of appropriated activities, and the National Archives has begun to restore normal operations. We are working to open to the public as soon as possible. Please check archives.gov for updates.

We’re sorry, but we will not be able to post updates to our social media channels during the government shutdown. All National Archives events–virtual or in person–are canceled until further notice. We will be unable to reply to messages or emails until the government reopens.

Because we were closed yesterday in observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, visit us to celebrate President Nixon’s birthday today. Admission is FREE! (Images: E2075-16, 20 and 26)

On this day in 1972, President Richard Nixon & NASA Administrator James C. Fletcher announced that NASA would develop a new space shuttle system. Read the President's announcement in the Public Papers of the Presidents on GPO’s GovInfo. govinfo.gov/app/collection… @NixonLibrary

President Nixon's birthday will be celebrated at the Museum with free admission the following day, January 10. There will be limited access to the burial site of the President and First Lady and the Birthplace on January 9. Please visit @nixonfoundation for access information 2/2

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. 1/2

May his memory be an inspiration and a blessing. Beginning today, the public is invited to pay tribute to President Carter at the Nixon Library by signing a book of condolences that will be delivered to the Carter family. 3/3

From his Navy service during World War II to his long career as a public servant to his continual efforts to help those who are suffering, his love for humanity shone through. In 2002, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian efforts. 2/3

We were deeply saddened to learn of former President Jimmy Carter's passing yesterday. The nation & the world has lost a kind, thoughtful, & thoroughly decent man who not only possessed the ability to relate to the common person but who continued to work for the greater good 1/3

@PrezWisdom Their December 19, 1972 telephone conversation is available on our website. It is White House Tapes Conversation 034-131:  nixonlibrary.gov/white-house-ta…

Text of the telegram sent from President Richard Nixon 🇺🇸 to Senator-elect Joe Biden 🇺🇸 upon the tragic deaths of Biden’s wife and daughter (December, 1972) #POTUS ♥️ 📸: @NixonLibrary (IG)

The White House is a place of business… but it’s also a home. 📷: @NixonLibrary / @USNatArchives

Esteemed author and president of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley, will address one of the most controversial decisions ever made by a U.S. President during a turbulent time in American history. Registration for this free program is required: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jcrnmj5

Did you know we are also on IG? Come for the adorable dog photos, stay for the wealth of federal records and history. instagram.com/nixonlibrary/

Join us for the free Roger Williams Centennial Concert on September 28, at the @NixonLibrary with performances by the Concordia Symphony Orchestra & guest pianists. The concert begins at 10:00 am, with a panel at 12:00 pm. bit.ly/3XeYMVy

...of world can enjoy for generations to come.” President Nixon accepted the party’s nomination for President of the United States at the Republican National Convention held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida. (Images: WHPO-D0179-26 & D0185-04) 2/2

1/2 #OTD 8/23/1972 “We hold the future of peace in the world and our own future in our hands. Let us reject therefore the policies of those who whine and whimper about our frustrations and call on us to turn inward…Let us build a peace that our children & all the children...

2/2 Senator Ellender was an enthusiastic amateur chef whose love for his state's cuisine helped bring Louisiana Creole and Cajun flavor into the American mainstream.

#OTD 8/14/1970 President Nixon presented Sen. Allen Ellender (D-LA) proclaimed the Senator “Chef Supreme” in recognition of the bipartisan gumbo luncheon at the Capitol Building prepared and hosted by Sen. Ellender the previous month. (Image: WHPO-4154-10) 1/2