Entrance to Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California.
Fountain in front of Nixon's library.
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A view of the Courtyard at the library. |
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This was known as the "Kitchen Debate" with Kruschev 1959 ...we could use some of this attitude today. |
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February, 1972 President Nixon was the first US president to visit the People's Republic of China since it was established in 1949. |
President Nixon was know for his foreign diplomacy. ..above he is with Chinese leader Chou en-Lai and on the right with Israel's Prime Minister Golda Meier.
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"There were days and hours when we needed a friend and you came right in," said Meir. "You don't know what your airlift means to us." |
President Nixon's Library is on the site of his birthplace and boyhood home. It was built by his parents in 1912. It was a Sears & Roebuck's home. It is open for tours and is California Registered Historical Landmark.
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As an interesting side note...this was the cookbook used by President Nixon's mother...fate? |
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