In this photograph, taken on December 9, 1970, the Nixon family dogs pose in front of their dog house on the South Grounds for a holiday portrait. The presidential pooches sit beneath a Christmas tree at the entranceway of their dog house, flanked by wrapped packages and a Christmas tree. During the Richard M. Nixon administration, electrician and unofficial presidential kennel master Traphes Bryant often coordinated the three dogs for their traditional holiday portrait. Pictured here from left to right: King Timahoe, President Richard M. Nixon's Irish Setter; Vicki, a French Poodle that belonged to first daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower; and Pasha, first daughter Tricia Nixon's Yorkshire Terrier.
Photographer
Karl Schumacher
Date of Work
December 9, 1970
Type
Photograph
Credit
Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
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