Nixon, Tricia (1946–)

views updated

Nixon, Tricia (1946–)

American first daughter. Name variations: Patricia Nixon; Tricia Nixon Cox. Born Patricia Nixon, Feb 21, 1946, in Whittier, California; eldest dau. of Richard M. Nixon (1913–1994, president of US, 1969–74) and Pat Nixon (1912–1993); graduate of Finch College, 1968; m. Edward Cox (lawyer), June 12, 1971: children: Christopher Cox (b. Mar 14, 1979).

Of the 2 Nixon daughters, was dubbed "The Thinker," while younger sister Julie was known as "The Talker"; in White House years (1969–74), became "assistant first lady," presiding over a number of events in her mother's absence and uncharacteristically hosting a tv tour of the family quarters of the White House with Mike Wallace; had a White House wedding in the Rose Garden(June 12, 1971).

See also Women in World History.

More From encyclopedia.com