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Nixon Presidential Library
Nixon in Popular Culture
Since his first days in Congress, Richard Nixon's particular mix of awkwardness and charisma has fascinated supporters and critics alike.
Since his first days in Congress, Richard Nixon's particular mix of awkwardness and charisma has fascinated supporters and critics alike.
Cartoonists of all stripes have long used Nixon as a subject for their political commentary, but he was also the focus of numerous television shows, movies, and fine arts forms.
On the small screen, nods to Nixon have appeared in Futurama and The Simpsons, The Colbert Report, Saturday Night Live, and Doctor Who, to name a few. His distinctive visage has also filled the big screen in films from All the President's Men to Point Break and Forrest Gump. Nixon's image, character, and story have also provided the inspiration for plays, such as Russell Lee's Nixon's Nixon and Peter Morgan's Frost/Nixon, and the opera Nixon in China by John Adams.
Updated October 2024
Posted January 2024
Nixon Mask
The first Nixon masks appeared late in President Nixon's administration and have appeared in a variety of popular culture contexts.
The first Nixon masks appeared late in President Nixon's administration and have appeared in a variety of popular culture contexts.
Nixon Poster
From a series of posters by artist Jason Heuser showing past presidents in heroic battles, Richard Nixon takes on a sabertooth tiger.
From a series of posters by artist Jason Heuser showing past presidents in heroic battles, Richard Nixon takes on a sabertooth tiger.
Frost / Nixon Poster
Poster from 2008 film Frost/Nixon, directed by Ron Howard.
Poster from 2008 film Frost/Nixon, directed by Ron Howard.
Comic Series
Richard Nixon made appearances in a variety of comic series.
Richard Nixon made appearances in a variety of comic series.
Poster from Futurama
An image from the 3004 Presidential debate in Futurama. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Television. All Rights Reserved.
An image from the 3004 Presidential debate in Futurama. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Television. All Rights Reserved.
Poster from Futurama
Richard Nixon's head in a jar. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Television. All Rights Reserved.
Richard Nixon's head in a jar. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Television. All Rights Reserved.
Lebowski Fest
A picture of Nixon bowling appears prominently in the film The Big Lebowski and is featured in this poster for Lebowski Fest.
A picture of Nixon bowling appears prominently in the film The Big Lebowski and is featured in this poster for Lebowski Fest.
Richard Nixon Bobblehead
Andy Warhol
Vote McGovern 84 by Andy Warhol. Created in 1972 for the George McGovern Presidential campaign.
Vote McGovern 84 by Andy Warhol. Created in 1972 for the George McGovern Presidential campaign.
Elvis and Nixon Poster
Poster from 2016 film Elvis & Nixon, starring Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey and directed by Liza Johnson.
Poster from 2016 film Elvis & Nixon, starring Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey and directed by Liza Johnson.
Nixon in China Poster
Poster from the 2015 production of Nixon in China by San Diego Opera.
Poster from the 2015 production of Nixon in China by San Diego Opera.
Richard Nixon Novelty Shower Head
