Henry Kissinger to Visit Nixon Library

Precisely 25 years to the day that he and then-President Richard Nixon began their historic journey to China, Henry Kissinger will commemorate the Feb. 17 event with a visit to the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace.

The former secretary of State, the designer of Nixon’s so-called “balance of power” approach to foreign policy, will give a speech on American relations with Asia.

“I know that President Nixon would be touched and pleased to know that Dr. Kissinger, his partner in peace, will be with us to launch this exciting and compelling new exhibit, which reflects the enormity of their work in Asia,” said John H. Taylor, executive director of the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace Foundation.

The Nixon Library is celebrating the groundbreaking mission throughout February.

In addition to Kissinger’s appearance, dozens of items that signify the evolving diplomatic relations between the United States and Asia will be on display.

Included in the show is the document known as the Shanghai Communique, which was signed in 1972 by Nixon and then-Premiere of China Zhou En-lai that ushered in a new era of Sino-American relations.

The exhibit, called Pacific Visions, will be on display until July 13.

Tickets for Kissinger’s appearance, which begins at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 17, are on sale for $35. Information: (714) 993-5075.