About
Devoted wife of Richard Nixon, who was President of the United States from 1969 to 1974. She was the first First Lady to visit a combat zone and she acquired more artwork for the White House than any other First Lady. From 1953 to 1961, she served as the second lady of the United States as her husband was vice president.
Before Fame
While in high school, she was employed as a janitor and bookkeeper at the local bank and assisted the family farm.
Trivia
As First Lady, she acquired more historic art pieces and furnishings for the White House than any other previous administration. She was portrayed by Joan Allen in the movie Nixon.
Family Life
She married future President Richard Nixon in June 1940 after he proposed to her on their first date together. She had two daughters with him.
Associated With
She stood by Richard Nixon's side after he was forced to resign following the Watergate scandal.
