Máirín Lynch Admires Tricia Nixon's Engagement Ring

In this photograph taken by Oliver F. Atkins, Tricia Nixon shows off her engagement ring to Máirín Lynch, wife of the Taoiseach of Ireland John Lynch, during the Irish Evening reception in the Blue Room of the White House on March 16, 1972. Next to them are First Lady Pat Nixon, Tricia's fiancé Edward Cox, and President Richard M. Nixon. The reception was held in honor of the Taoiseach and Mrs. Nixon's 59th birthday.