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CommonLit
Common Lit: Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech
A learning module that begins with "Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Pat Nixon
The official White House biography of Patricia Nixon. Site provides information on her work and accomplishments as the First Lady. Links to other first ladies, as well as a link to the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation is...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: Nixon and the Pentagon Papers
This essay provides an in-depth explanation of the events surrounding the New York Times' publishing of the Pentagon Papers during Richard Nixon's presidency. Included are audio clips of conversations between Nixon and various members of...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Richard M. Nixon: Checkers
This is the text, audio, and video [5:21] of Richard Nixon, Vice Presidential Candidate, addresses the nation on TV on September 23, 1952, explaining the $18,000 he took from a group of his supporters. It is known as the "Checkers" speech.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Richard M. Nixon
View a general biography of Richard Nixon. Includes portrait, and a link to the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
US National Archives
Docs Teach: Nixon Visits China: The Week That Changed the World
In this activity, students will analyze images from President Nixon's visit to China in 1972 to determine the sequence of events and learn more about American and Chinese cultural differences.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Pat Nixon
Biographical essay on Pat Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Richard M. Nixon: Foreign Affairs
Overview of the foreign policy of the Nixon administration with a focus on China, the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the U.S.S.R., and Vietnam.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1972 Nixon vs. Mc Govern
"President Nixon. Now More Than Ever"."McGovern. Democrat. For the People". This online exhibition features presidential television campaign commercials from the 1972 election. Includes video clips, information about thecandidates, and...
George Mason University
George Mason University: Nixon's "Silent Majority" Speech
The text of Nixon's November 3, 1969, "Silent Majority" speech can be found here. Following it is a brief explanation of the effects it had.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Richard Nixon
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Richard Nixon.
Other
Watergate.info: The Scandal That Destroyed Nixon
This site provides a detailed overview of Watergate. Content includes a focus on what Watergate was, a chronology of events, a detailed look at the life and role of President Nixon, a look at the infamous "tapes," Nixon's impeachment and...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Henry A. Kissinger, ph.d.
Learn about Nobel Prize for Peace winner Henry Kissinger who served under multiple administrations beginning with Richard Nixon. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Richard M. Nixon
Brief biography of Richard M. Nixon, with links to important speeches he made.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Us History: The Modern Era
Virtual learning module on the Modern Era, begins the conservative period with the election of Richard Nixon in 1968. Multi-media resourses and links.
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1956 Eisenhower vs. Stevenson
"Peace, Prosperity, and Progress". "Vote Democratic, the Party for You, and Not Just a Few". This online exhibition features presidential television campaign commercials from the 1956election. Includes video clips, information about...
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Vietnam War
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the Vietnam War. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fbi Stories: A Byte Out of History: The Alger Hiss Story
An account from the FBI about the Alger Hiss case in which he was convicted of perjury after the accusation of his being a Soviet agent.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The War in Vietnam
The Vietnam War encompassed many decades and many presidents. This site from Country Studies provides a brief, yet comprehensive, history of the war in Vietnam.
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