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Quick Facts
- NAME: Thelma Catherine Ryan Nixon
- OCCUPATION: Children's Activist, Political Leader, U.S. First Lady
- BIRTH DATE: March 16, 1912
- DEATH DATE: June 22, 1993
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Ely, Nevada
- PLACE OF DEATH: Park Ridge, New Jersey
Best Known For
Pat Nixon, the wife of Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the U.S., was best known for espousing the cause of volunteerism during her husband's term.
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Pat Nixon's work ethic made her an integral part of her husband's political life. She took up the cause of volunteerism, traveled to all corners of the world, and made the White House accessible to everyone.
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Pat Nixon, wife of Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the U.S., was extremely active in her husband's political life both as vice president and as president, traveling with him and taking up the cause of volunteerism. Although she received far less publicity for her efforts, Pat received more donations of valuable furniture and artwork for the White House than had Jacqueline Kennedy.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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