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Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward Cox Depart from the North Portico

In this photograph taken by Robert L. Knudsen on June 12, 1971, Tricia Nixon holds hands with her father, President Richard M. Nixon, on the steps of the North Portico following her wedding reception at the White House. Her husband, Edward Cox, her mother, First Lady Pat Nixon, and her sister Julie Nixon Eisenhower are also pictured next to her. The group is surrounded by guests and members of the press. This was the 16th documented wedding to take place at the White House and the first to be held in the Rose Garden. Nixon was the daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Approximately 400 guests watched the nuptials in the Rose Garden.
Photographer
Robert L. Knudsen
Date of Work
June 12, 1971
Type
Photograph
Credit
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum/NARA