Semantic Coherence: Richard Nixon Foundation – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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18001 Yorba Linda Blvd,Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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714.993.5075info@nixonfoundation.org

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[H1] Upcoming Events

[H4] The Nixon Foundation’s Flagship Foreign Policy Conference

[H2] Grand Strategy Summit

The 5th annual Grand Strategy Summit will take place at
The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC on September 30 & October 1, 2026.

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[H2] Upcoming Events

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June 2026

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Within days of closing the Nixon Library to the public due to COVID-19 in March 2020, the White House East Room, known for its once-active programming and frequent events, became […]

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Author of What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience  Hear from Mike Pence as he shares insights from his latest book during its release week—named a New York Times Most […]

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Performing all of the hits of the Beach Boys and more songs from the era you love. It’s Time! The Richard Nixon Foundation is proud to bring you our THIRD […]

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Join us for yoga at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum! Start your day in our beautiful Pat Nixon garden for a wonderfully zen yoga class with seasoned instructor […]

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[H2] Flagship Events

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[H3] Grand Strategy Summit

The 5th annual Grand Strategy Summit will take place at
The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, DC on September 30 & October 1, 2026.

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[H3] Pat Nixon Day of Service

In celebration of Pat Nixon's March 16th birthday, this annual event offers family fun with a meaningful purpose.

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[H3] Architect of Peace Award

The Architect of Peace Award was established in 1995 shortly after President Nixon’s death and is given to individuals who embody his lifelong goal of global peace and stability.

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[H3] Nixon National Cancer Conference

The 2026 conference is co-hosted by the Milken Institute and the Richard Nixon Foundation. Cancer 2035: A Roadmap for the Future is convening February 23-24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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[H2] Stay in touch!

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[H1] Nixon Civics Academy

[H5] Inspire and educate the next generation to appreciate civics and America’s history and lead with knowledge, integrity, and purpose.

[H4] Reimagining Civics for a New Generation

[H2] Civic understanding in America is at a historic low. Only 22% of eighth graders are proficient in civics, and four out of five social studies teachers report lacking the training or tools to teach it confidently. The result: a generation uncertain of how government works or how to make their voices heard.

(Sources: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2022 Civics Assessment Results (Grade 8, U.S. Department of Education and RAND Corporation, American Educator Panels Survey, 2020.)

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[H2] Powered by History,
Grounded in Community ​

[H6] An initiative of the Richard Nixon Foundation, the Nixon Civics Academy (NCA) offers a K–12 pathway in civics education, with distinctive programs beginning in elementary school and continuing through high school. While most civics programs focus on older students, NCA starts early—when curiosity and civic identity first take shape—guiding students through a Civic Journey that transforms understanding into action. In the next four years, the Nixon Civics Academy will reach one million students and 1,200 educators nationwide through all of its programs, creating a generation ready to sustain America’s democracy through knowledge, service, and civic responsibility.

[H4] The Civic Journey

[H2] From Local Roots to National Reach

[H4] Elementary School

[H3] Building Civic Foundations

Third Grade: Gift of History (Successful Pilot Program)The journey begins with community. In Orange County, over 30,000 third graders each year participate in Gift of History, a program introducing students to civic identity, local government, and belonging. This successful local pilot informs the design, scalability, and impact of programs as they expand nationally.

Fifth Grade: Preparing for the National Civics Bee (National model informed by the successful third-grade program)Building on this model, the fifth grade program expands nationally. A new companion book and digital curriculum follow characters preparing for the National Civics Bee, connecting lessons about community, government, and public service to meaningful civic participation. Aligned to history and civics standards, the program provides students across the country a clear, age-appropriate path to becoming active, informed citizens.

SPONSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

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[H4] Middle School

[H3] Civics in Action

Middle school students engage with the National Civics Bee, hosted regionally at the Nixon Library and by partners nationwide. The Bee challenges students to demonstrate civic knowledge through collaboration and competition, bringing classroom lessons to life.

This experience builds directly on the fifth-grade program: what began as a story about civic participation becomes an opportunity for students to see themselves as active participants in democracy, reinforcing the lessons from the earlier companion book and cultivating familiarity with national civic engagement.

SPONSOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

[H4] High School

[H3] Leadership for a Free Society

High school students engage in Project Searchlight, a national storytelling challenge. Students create short films exploring civic questions, such as “What does it mean to be a citizen in a free society?” Finalists gather at the Nixon Library for a national showcase, where creativity and civic reflection meet. Their schools receive mini-grants to expand local civic learning, ensuring that each student’s work sparks broader community impact.

SPONSOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

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[H4] Empowering Educators

[H3] We the Teachers

Behind every engaged student is a prepared teacher. Yet most social studies teachers report feeling under-equipped to teach civics effectively. NCA addresses this need.Each summer, the We the Teachers program, developed with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, brings teachers across the nation to the Nixon Library for five days of deep learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Participants leave with renewed confidence, historical content knowledge, and practical tools to bring civics to life.Graduates are selected as Civic Fellows—one each year—who engage a nationwide community of educators, mentoring peers, contributing resources, and helping expand civic learning in their districts. By investing in teachers in this way, ACA amplifies its impact far beyond the Library walls.

SPONSOR EDUCATOR PROGRAMMING

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Support the future of civics education

Leave a lasting legacy with the American Civics Campaign through a meaningful naming opportunity. Whether honoring an individual, family, or organization, your support will be recognized in ways that inspire others and help strengthen democracy for generations to come.
For information about naming opportunities, contact Brenda St. Hilaire.

Donations

Contact Brenda St. Hilaire, Senior Consultant, DevelopmentPhone   (714) 514-8888Email    brenda@nixonfoundation.org

To Learn more about educational initiatives:

Contact Chris Lowe,Trish O’Donnell Director of EducationPhone   (714) 254-5146Email    chrisl@nixonfoundation.org

[H2] Nixon Civics Academy Board of Regents

Barbara & Alexander Bowie Kay & Jim Burra Russ Colvin Vicki & Michael Crow The Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation – Lawrence FelixDoy Henley Patricia Houston Ellen & Charles KellerMeredith & Ken KhachigianTrish O’Donnell Holly & Steve Pizula Pat & Bill Podlich Ana & Oliver SchwabShaun & Leland SmithJ. Bruce Whelihan Wayne & Mary Silzel Ling & Charlie Zhang

[H2] Support the Campaign

[H5] Inspired by President Nixon’s conviction in education and debate, the American Civics Campaign will equip the next generation with a deep understanding of American democracy and civic life.

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[H4] CONTINUING HIS LEGACY

[H1] The Nixon Foundation

[H6] The Richard Nixon Foundation advances the legacy and vision of President Richard Nixon 
by applying his principles to defining issues that face our world today.

[H2] Meet the Team

Board of Directors

Directors Emeritus

Leadership

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Robert C. O’Brien

Chairman

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Charles Zhang

Treasurer

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John H. Carley

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Christopher Nixon Cox

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Patricia Nixon Cox

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Steven L. Craig

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Julie Nixon Eisenhower

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Melanie Eisenhower

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Hugh Hewitt

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Lawrence M. Higby

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Ming Hsieh

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Blake Kernen

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Bobbie Greene Kilberg

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William J. Kilberg

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Marlene Malek

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James V. Mazzo

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Maureen Drown Nunn

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Matt Parlow

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Ambassador John Rakolta, Jr.

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Geoffrey C. Shepard

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J. Peter Simon

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David Tukey

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Everett Alvarez, Jr.

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George L. Argyros

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James H. Cavanaugh

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Barbara Hackman Franklin

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Gavin S. Herbert, Sr.

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Tod Hullin

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Kenneth L. Khachigian

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Richard (Sandy) Quinn

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Ronald H. Walker

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Pete Wilson

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James T. Byron

President & CEO

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Joe Lopez

Chief Operating Officer

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Chris Nordyke

Vice President, External Affairs

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Laura Curtis

Vice President, Business Development

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Mamta Dalal

Chief Financial Officer

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Robert Robertson

Director of Services and Operations

Contact Us

Richard Nixon Foundation18001 Yorba Linda Blvd,Yorba Linda, CA 92886

Phone(714) 993-5075

Emailinfo@nixonfoundation.org

For information on Donation Requests, click here.

Membership and Giving OpportunitiesReina Magana(714) 364-1108reina@nixonfoundation.org

Group Tourstours@nixonfoundation.org

Media Inquiriesinfo@nixonfoundation.org

Research Requests(714) 983-9120nixon@nara.gov

Event TicketingAnne Brown(714) 364-1161anne@nixonfoundation.org

Private Event Booking(657) 258-0138events@nixonfoundation.org

Museum Store(714) 364-1150

Docent Guild(714) 798-3707info@nixondocents.org

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