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Serving as President of the United States is clearly a 24/7 job. However, just because you happen to be the leader of one of the world’s superpowers, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a bit of downtime. Richard Nixon shows how it’s done:

1. Bowling

The White House has its own private lanes (nachos optional)

Nixon's got game
Nixon's got game

2. Sailing

On the yacht
On the yacht

3. Launch your music career (no need to even leave the White House, it doubles as a entertainment venue)

Nixon accompanying Pearl Bailey on piano during a White House performance
Nixon accompanying Pearl Bailey on piano during a White House performance

4. Take your talents to the Grand Ole Opry

Nixon jamming with the band at the Grand Ole Opry
Nixon jamming with the band at the Grand Ole Opry
Nixon demonstrating his Yo-Yo skills at the Grand Ole Opry
Nixon demonstrating his Yo-Yo skills at the Grand Ole Opry

5. Enjoy a nice walk on the beach

Nixon having a stroll in San Clemente, CA
Nixon having a stroll in San Clemente, CA

All images taken from the Richard Nixon Presidential Photograph Collection, a series within the Ollie Atkins Photograph Collection.

One thought on “Richard Nixon’s Guide To Leisure”

  1. The photo of Nixon walking on the beach makes me chuckle each time I look at it! Thanks for posting these awesome photographs.

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