Histories

Explore the unprecedented political scandal that was Watergate and its impact on America through primary sources and learn how a functioning democracy can bring accountability to even its most powerful citizens.

Discover the Library & Archives' Poster Collection through the lens of Hoover Digest covers. This new exhibition explores how archival imagery can be adapted for a contemporary audience.

Uncover the story of America's medical relief campaign in Soviet Russia and Ukraine during the catastrophic famine of 1921–23.

Explore this resource rich online portal featuring digital stories, videos, interactives, and digitized collections.

Embark on a unique journey of discovery through the Pacific theater of World War II with Natale Bellantoni, a US Navy Seabee known as the battalion artist of the 78th.

Discover the public affairs television show that featured conversations between host William F. Buckley Jr. and the world's leading figures in politics, entertainment, journalism, and academia from 1966–1999.

Explore a centennial celebration of the stories and artifacts that make the Hoover Institution the preeminent public policy and archival research center that it is today.

Discover former Secretary of State George Shultz’s effective leadership in pursuit of civil rights nationally and human rights globally, which he long considered one of the finest achievements of his lifetime, in this online exhibition.

Discover the history behind why the Hoover Institution Library & Archives is a world-renown destination for the study of Peace.

Discover the history of Executive Order 9066 and its impact on Americans of Japanese ancestry, as voices emerge from the archives to teach us about this dark chapter of American history.

In honor of the remarkable legacy of George P. Shultz, the Hoover Institution is pleased to reflect on some of the most important points in his rich life—where every quote is George Shultz at his best and on the record.

Discover collection materials which document the 12 day Hungarian revolution of 1956 and its resulting humanitarian crisis and international response.