Nixon at 100—Still Fascinating

Nixon at 100—Still Fascinating

Why do I still find Richard Nixon so fascinating? After all, my political views on many matters are arguably more conservative than his were and would likely be if he were alive and politically engaged today. I think my interest has always flowed from what I admired about the man himself. A giant American historical figure, Mr. Nixon was on five national electoral tickets—a feat matched only by Franklin Roosevelt.

This weekend, the Richard Nixon Centennial Special Exhibit opens at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. It was my privilege to provide the narration for the exhibit’s...