Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Collecting library and archival material on war, revolution, and peace since 1919.

The official account of @Stanford’s Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

[Condoleezza Rice @CondoleezzaRice]

My prayers are with the family of Charlie Kirk who was assassinated yesterday. Nothing should be more sacrosanct in our democracy than the free exchange of views and respect for political differences.

We mourn his loss and must take this moment to remind ourselves that political violence is a stain on our democracy.

May Charlie Kirk rest in peace.

[Condoleezza Rice @CondoleezzaRice]

September 11th is a day of reflection as we remember and mourn the fallen, give love and support to their families, and honor the bravery of the many heroes that emerged from that tragedy. May the spirit of resilience and the unity we found on that day serve as an example of the ideals that unite us as Americans.

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

September 2, 1945 is recognized as the official end of WWII, marked by the signing of the Instrument of Surrender. The ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and was signed by representatives of Japan and the Allies.

View it here: https://t.co/1PndLTxmlN

[Hoover Institution @HooverInst]

Can the Nazis teach us anything? Hoover Institution Research Fellow @Thomas_Weber shows how a trove of interviews with fugitive Reich officers reminds us how dangerous human nature can be. Read more in @WSJopinion via Barton Swaim: https://t.co/qnAuB38T5s

[National Review @NRO]

Paul Boutelle, A former VP candidate for the Socialist Workers Party in 1968, rants at Bill Buckley on socialism vs capitalism.

This is from a 1968 episode of Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.

This video is intended for educational purposes only.

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

June 25, 1950 saw the outbreak of the Korean War.

Often overshadowed by the study of other Cold War Era proxy wars, the Korean War is documented through papers such as those of U.S. Army counterintelligence officer Kay K. Sasaki, housed at the @HooverInst Library & Archives.

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

On this day in 1941, Herbert Hoover dedicated the Hoover Tower to “peace”. The Tower’s construction was completed in 1941 to celebrate @Stanford University’s 50th anniversary.

Listen to the recording of his speech:
https://t.co/S03VVYQoX7

[Joseph Ledford @JosephALedford]

On January 13, 1978, Ronald Reagan and William F. Buckley Jr. engaged in the first debate for Firing Line.

Resolved: That the Senate Should Ratify the Proposed Panama Canal Treaties.

Watch the showdown. Available from @HooverArchives: https://t.co/aMMjZOS4UO

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and offers a time to reflect on African American history, including the contributions of notable Civil Rights activists.

Watch their Firing Line interviews here:
https://t.co/vFNNZp3qZS

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

The Library & Archives’ monthly newsletter covers new collections, projects, publications, and events relating to war, revolution, and peace in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

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A book by @BenjaminNathans on Soviet dissidents that draws heavily on records housed at @HooverArchives detailing the absurdities of Soviet times has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Read more: https://t.co/t6xPhksF2B

[Joseph Torigian @JosephTorigian]

The full video of my @Stanford @HooverInst @HooverArchives “The Party’s Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping” book launch event with Stephen Kotkin and Eric Wakin

https://t.co/2MUUZZG3wi

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

Join us for the U.S. premier of a new documentary featuring the most important private collection on the Third Reich acquired by a university archive:
“The Barbie Tapes” on June 12, 2025 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm PT in Shultz Auditorium.

RSVP to attend:
https://t.co/g0MmdIdZpz

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Today marks 81 years since D-Day, the famous storming of Normandy beaches by Allied forces on June 6, 1944 to help liberate Europe from Nazi Germany.

Explore declassified Operation Overlord reports through our digital collections: https://t.co/zsPvCJ2BTE

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

Book talk happening today!

The Party's Interests Come First: The Life Of Xi Zhongxun, Father Of Xi Jinping, with author @JosephTorigian, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm PT in the Shultz Auditorium.

RSVP through the link below to join us in-person or online:
https://t.co/XUTDzGrgEH

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

This Memorial Day, we celebrate those who serve to protect the United States and remember all who have fallen in the line of duty.

Explore collections from veterans in the Library & Archives, including the WW2-era artwork of Navy Seabee Nat Bellantoni:
https://t.co/sgXyakeMvL

[Condoleezza Rice @CondoleezzaRice]

On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our country. Their service is the foundation of the freedoms we hold dear.

May God bless their memory and protect the heroes in uniform today.

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Our holdings include the papers of prominent figures like H.H. Kung, a leader of the Kuomintang and an international diplomat for the Republic of China.

Explore the digitized collection: https://t.co/JT7Yutxy2Q

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

The Library & Archives is pleased to co-host an upcoming book talk with the @HooverInst History Lab and @JosephTorigian on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM PT.

RSVP today to join in-person or online:
https://t.co/XUTDzGrOuf

[Hoover Institution Library & Archives @HooverArchives]

Join us for a talk with book and paper conservator Laurent Cruveillier on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM PT in Stauffer Auditorium (located in the Herbert Hoover Memorial Building at Stanford University).

Learn more and RSVP to attend:
https://t.co/tiMK19C2ug