U.S. President History
1969 - U.S. President Nixon threw a 70th birthday party for Duke Ellington. During the event, Nixon presented the Medal of Freedom to Ellington.
1974 - U.S. President Nixon announced he was releasing edited transcripts of secretly made White House tape recordings related to the Watergate scandal.
| The Center will be the focus of our attention, the place where we pursue our passions, and the forum for our public service for as long as we live." - President George W. Bush, November 12, 2009 |