Jon Wiener: Change Comes to Nixonland

July 17 marked the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California, and the Nixon Foundation celebrated the occasion with what it called "the largest gathering of Nixon family, Nixon Administration alumni, campaign workers, Nixon Foundation members, fans and friends since the grand opening of the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace." The schedule promised "three days of incredible experiences," including "a reception and dinner poolside at the Western White House in San Clemente," "an outdoor BBQ around the farmhouse where RN was born" and "a delightful breakfast cruise on John Wayne's The Wild Goose." Also: a panel discussing "How Will Richard Nixon Be Remembered."

One thing was missing from the reunion: a visit to the library's new Watergate exhibit, which was supposed to have opened July 1—but didn't....