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Thelma Catherine " Pat " Nixon ( née Ryan; March 16, 1912 – June 22, 1993) was the first lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974 as the wife of President Richard Nixon. She also served as the second lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 when her husband was vice president.
Apr 22, 2024 · Pat Nixon (born March 16, 1912, Ely, Nevada, U.S.—died June 22, 1993, Park Ridge, New Jersey) was an American first lady (1969–74), the wife of Richard Nixon, 37th president of the United States, who espoused the cause of volunteerism during her husband’s term.
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Patricia Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon, was born on March 16, 1912, in Ely, Nevada. Her mother, Kate Halberstadt Ryan, had originally named her Thelma Catherine. Her father, William Ryan, learned of her birth after coming home past midnight from his work in the mines, and called her his “St. Patrick’s babe in the morn.”. She was ...
Nov 9, 2009 · Thelma “Pat” Nixon (1912-93) was an American first lady (1969-74) and the wife of Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States. As first lady, Pat Nixon encouraged Americans to ...
If the public expects a First Lady to reflect the "average" American woman, Pat Nixon faced a challenge when she assumed the post in 1969 - a time when the role of women in American society was being dramatically redefined in both perception and reality. Pat Nixon became the first incumbent First Lady to endorse the Equal Rights Amendment.
As the wife of the President Richard Nixon, Thelma Catherine “Pat” Ryan Nixon was First Lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974. She was an avid supporter of charitable causes and...
Apr 23, 2020 · A Beginner’s Guide to First Lady Pat Nixon. Learn about First Lady Pat Nixon in this online exhibit which highlights pivotal moments throughout her life.
