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Pat Nixon Greets Big Bird

In this photograph, taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on December 22, 1970, First Lady Pat Nixon greets "Big Bird" from PBS's "Sesame Street" during a Christmas party for children of diplomats. The party was organized by THIS (The Hospitality and Information Service) for Diplomats, a volunteer organization established in 1961 to support newly appointed diplomats and their families transition to life in Washington, D.C. The annual children's Christmas parties for children of diplomats often featured appearances by popular children's television entertainers. "Big Bird" also appeared at the diplomats' children's Christmas parties in 1976, 1978, and 1990.
Photographer
Jack E. Kightlinger
Date of Work
December 22, 1970
Type
Photograph
Credit
Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
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