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The Nixon Tapes
  • Date: Friday, August 08, 2014
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

President Richard Nixon captured every word spoken in the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, and other key locations in the White House and Camp David from 1971 to 1973 on a voice-activated taping system. In his latest book, The Nixon Tapes, historian and author Douglas Brinkley and co-author Luke Nichter have transcribed the tapes, permitting us to read an unprecedented account of one of the most controversial presidencies in U.S. history.

A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the myArchives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).

This program is being presented in conjunction with the 40th anniversary display of the Nixon Resignation Letter and Ford’s Pardon of Richard Nixon in the East Rotunda Gallery of the National Archives Museum. The National Archives Museum’s “Featured Documents” exhibit is made possible in part by the Foundation for the National Archives through the generous support of Toyota.

Reserve a seat

All public programs at the National Archives are free and streamed live online via the National Archives’ YouTube channel. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.