President and Mrs. Nixon

This is a photographic portrait of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Nixon served as the 37th president of the United States from 1969-1974. Achievements during the Nixon administration include the moon landing, improved relations with China and the Soviet Union, and the conclusion of American fighting in Vietnam. Nixon also became the first president to resign, following the Watergate scandal. As first lady, Pat Nixon improved public accessibility to the White House by offering special tours for visually impaired groups and installing wheelchair ramps at public entrances. Mrs. Nixon also added over 600 pieces to the White House Collection, and oversaw the refurbishment of nine rooms in the White House. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. As executive chef from 1966-1987, Haller catered to the taste of five first families and their distinguished guests.