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Nixon Presidential Library
Domestic Gifts
Most of the gifts that Americans send to their Presidents and First Ladies are given to the National Archives for the Presidential library collections.
Most of the gifts that Americans send to their Presidents and First Ladies are given to the National Archives for the Presidential library collections.
These gifts - from hand-made crafts to art to collectibles and beyond - can provide a vivid reflection of the nation's relationship with the president, his vision, and his office.
Posted Wednesday January 3rd 2024
- Dali Ed. by Max Gerard
Inscribed by donor Salvador Dali, with a horse and dragon drawing.
- Ronald McDonald Doll
With Nixon/Agnew pin. Gift of Robert Coad, Jr. - Election '68: A Game of Political Strategy
Board game used by Tricia Nixon, Julie Nixon, and David Eisenhower during the 1968 campaign. - Plastic Toy Elephant
Gift of Frederick Casoni. - Raggedy Ann Doll
Gift of Doris Reed. - Model Train on Track
Train car reads Pat & Dick RR. Gift of G. Francis Harbin.
- Red, White, and Blue Rotary Phone
Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower during his second term when at the Beverly Hills White House. Gift of Robert J. Clarke. - Think Metric Scale
Weights are listed in metric and in pounds. Gift of Kenyon Yale Taylor. - Elephant Candles, Scented
Richard Nixon collected elephant figures. This addition to his collection came from Donald E. Haskard. - Kraftware Ice Bucket
Gift for Pat Nixon from Benjamin M. Garcia. - Uncle Sam Mechanical Bank
Cast iron, limited edition (#1 of 99) reproduction of the original bank made in 1886. Bank contains 1 quarter and 8 pennies.
- Caricature Statue
Statue holding a golf club and ball. Painted by donor, Mary Ann Connelly. - Carved Wood Hand
Modeled after the hand of Richard Nixon. Gift of Al M. Dempsey. - Two Small Figurines
Ceramic caricatures carry a hand sign reading "Dick." Gift of Alfred Wirick. - Wood Carving
Richard Nixon on pedestal. - Cloth Toy Doll
Hands in Nixon's characteristic "V" sign. For Pat Nixon, from Betty Keene. - Rag Doll
Gift of Tudy Anderson. - Hand-carved Figurine
Gift of Robert Ellsworth. - Wooden Nameplate
Carved by donor, Raoul B. Bagood. - Wood Caricature Figure
- Wood Carving of Nixon and Dog
Richard Nixon figure with hands raised in V sign and his dog King Timahoe beside him. By donor, Carl Olander
- Walter Keane by Johnson Meyers
Book frontispiece is inscribed by donor Walter Keane: The President and Mrs. Nixon Much Happiness to you, Walter Keane.
- Green and Gold Purse
Handmade from 1700 empty cigarette packs and cellophane by donor, Ralph O. Taylor. - Bicycle, Metal Work by Donor John Argo
Sent to President Nixon for his birthday. He and the donor shared the same birthday, January 9. - Memento Box
With decoupage portrait of the Nixon family. For Pat Nixon, from Louise Dillon. - Dinosaur Fossil
Polished and worked into the shape of a butterfly. Gift to David Eisenhower from Lillian Turner. - Leather Handmade Belt
Belt with gold and silver tone buckle engraved Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States of America." Gift of LeRoy Horch. - Wooden Plaque with Plant Matter in Acrylic
The plaque given to President Nixon by Girl Scout Troop 1164 displays plant matter from Nixon's birthplace in Yorba Linda.
From Elvis Presley
- Gun and Bullets in Box
Chrome-plated, semi-automatic Col 45 pistol with 7 bulletsRheims - May 7, 1945
World War II Commemorative
European - African
Middle Eastern Theater
December 11, 1941 - May 7, 1945
- Plece of Green Astro Turf
Produced by Monsanto. Gift of Pratt Remmel. - Football
Gift to Richard Nixon from Coach George H. Allen of the 1969 Los Angeles Rams. Autographed by donor and members of the team. - Baseball Bat
Bat commemorating the 600th home run of Willie Mays and personalized as a gift to Richard Nixon from Evan H. Baker. - Baseballs
A pair of baseballs autographed by the 1970 California Angels; given to Richard Nixon and David Eisenhower by performer, and owner of the California Angels, Gene Autry. - The President's Bowling Ball
Gift of the Richard Nixon Estate
