Tricia Nixon Holds a Press Conference on Her Recent Engagement
This photograph of Tricia Nixon answering questions from journalists about her engagement to Edward Cox was taken on March 17, 1971 by Jack E. Kightlinger. Tricia Nixon was the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Her engagement and wedding garnered much attention from the media. The press conference took place in the Map Room, which is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion. It got its name when Franklin D. Roosevelt used the room to monitor and intake classified information during World War II. The room was the original Situation Room. Today the room acts as a sitting room but still displays maps in homage to its origins.
- Photographer
- Jack E. Kightlinger
- Date of Work
- March 17, 1971
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
