• President Nixon Walks Tricia Nixon Down the Aisle
    Jack E. Kightlinger
    celebrations
    weddings
    South Grounds
    Rose Garden
    In this photograph by Jack E. Kightlinger, President Richard M. Nixon walks his eldest daughter, Tricia Nixon, down the aisle at her wedding on June 12, 1971. Tricia Nixon married Edward Cox at a ceremony in the Rose Garden on the White House Grounds, followed by a reception in the East Room. A gazebo was built for the ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Edward Latch. The greenery of the Rose Garden was dotted with roses of reds, pinks, whites, and yellows. The shade of green of the crabapple trees throughout was said to match the shade of the bridesmaids’ layered silk organdy dresses, made by Priscilla of Boston. Though there was an intimate number of invited guests, just beyond it, on the South Lawn, press tents captured the nuptials for the nation.
  • Wedding Portrait of Tricia Nixon Cox
    Dick Winburn
    celebrations
    weddings
    State Floor
    Cross Hall
    Blue Room
    This black and white copy of Tricia Nixon's formal wedding portrait was created on June 25, 1971. Tricia Nixon, the daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, married Edward Cox in a Rose Garden ceremony on June 12, 1971. The original photograph was taken by Dick Winburn. In the portrait, Tricia Nixon is captured in the doorway separating the Cross Hall and, behind her, the Blue Room on the State Floor of the White House. An American flag is to the right and a flag with the Presidential Seal is on the left.
  • Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox Dance at their Wedding Reception
    Oliver F. Atkins
    weddings
    celebrations
    State Floor
    East Room
    In this photograph by Oliver F. Atkins, Tricia Nixon, the daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, dances with Edward Cox at their wedding reception on June 12, 1971. The newlywed couple danced to "Somewhere, My Love" from the movie Doctor Zhivago for their first dance. The wedding reception took place in the East Room of the White House following a ceremony outside in the Rose Garden. Tricia Nixon's wedding ensemble was designed by Priscilla Kidder with the bride's input and featured a juliet cap and illusion silk veil.
  • Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox Dance at their Wedding Reception
    Oliver F. Atkins
    weddings
    celebrations
    State Floor
    East Room
    In this photograph by Oliver F. Atkins, Tricia Nixon, the daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, dances with Edward Cox at their wedding reception on June 12, 1971. The newlywed couple danced to "Somewhere, My Love" from the movie Doctor Zhivago for their first dance. The wedding reception took place in the East Room of the White House following a ceremony outside in the Rose Garden. Tricia Nixon's wedding ensemble was designed by Priscilla Kidder with the bride's input and featured a juliet cap and illusion silk veil.
  • Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox Dance at their Wedding Reception
    Oliver F. Atkins
    weddings
    celebrations
    State Floor
    East Room
    In this photograph by Oliver F. Atkins, Tricia Nixon, the daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, dances with Edward Cox at their wedding reception on June 12, 1971. The newlywed couple danced to "Somewhere, My Love" from the movie Doctor Zhivago for their first dance. The wedding reception took place in the East Room of the White House following a ceremony outside in the Rose Garden. Tricia Nixon's wedding ensemble was designed by Priscilla Kidder with the bride's input and featured a juliet cap and illusion silk veil.
  • Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox Wedding Ceremony in the Rose Garden
    Robert L. Knudsen
    celebrations
    weddings
    South Grounds
    Rose Garden
    In this aerial photograph by Robert L. Knudsen, Tricia Nixon, daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, and Edward Cox stand at the altar in front of invited guests at their wedding on June 12, 1971. Their wedding took place in the Rose Garden on the White House Grounds and was followed by a reception in the East Room. The greenery of the Rose Garden was dotted with roses of reds, pinks, whites, and yellows and the shade of green of the crabapple trees throughout was said to match the shade of the bridesmaids’ layered silk organdy dresses, made by Priscilla of Boston. Though there was an intimate number of invited guests, just beyond it, on the South Lawn, press tents captured the nuptials for the nation.
  • Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward Cox Depart from the North Portico
    Robert L. Knudsen
    First Family
    wedding
    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.
  • Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox's Wedding Ceremony from Behind
    Jack E. Kightlinger
    wedding
    First Family
    Rose Garden
    South Grounds
    In this photograph, taken June 12, 1971 by Jack E. Kightlinger, Tricia Nixon exchange vows with Edward Cox during their wedding ceremony under a specially built gazebo in the White House Rose Garden. It shows the view of the ceremony from behind Rev. Dr. Edward Latch, who officiated. Theirs was the 16th documented wedding to take place at the White House and the first to be held in the Rose Garden or outdoors. Nixon was the daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Approximately 400 guests watched the first daughter marry Edward Cox, a law student at the time, in the Rose Garden.
  • Bridal Shower for Tricia Nixon
    Robert L. Knudsen
    Karl Schumacher
    wedding
    Washington, D.C.
    First Family
    In this photograph, Tricia Nixon unwraps presents during a bridal shower that was held in her honor by Second Lady Judy Agnew on June 1, 1971. Seated near Tricia Nixon are, from left to right: her sister Julie Nixon Eisenhower (on floor), former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, and First Lady Pat Nixon, Tricia's mother. Tricia Nixon married Edward Cox, a law student at the time, in a Rose Garden ceremony on June 12, 1971.
  • Annoucement of Tricia Nixon's Engagement to Edward Cox
    Jack E. Kightlinger
    wedding
    State Floor
    East Room
    First Family
    This photograph is of President Richard M. Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, their eldest daughter Tricia Nixon, her fiancé Edward Cox, and his parents Howard Ellis Cox and Anne Crane Delafield (Finch) Cox on a stage in the East Room of the White House. The couples' engagement was announced at the Irish Evening in honor of Taoiseach of Ireland John Lynch and Mrs. Nixon's 59th Birthday. Jack E. Kightlinger photographed the announcement in the East Room of the White House on March 16, 1971.
  • Tricia Nixon Cox Throws Her Bouquet
    Robert L. Knudsen
    First Family
    Grand Staircase
    wedding
    Entrance Hall
    In this photograph taken by Robert L. Knudsen on June 12, 1971, newlywed Tricia Nixon Cox throws her bouquet to guests from the Grand Staircase to the Entrance Hall of the White House below. Standing next to her is her husband Edward Cox. This was the 16th documented wedding to take place at the White House, with their outdoor ceremony 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. The reception took place in the East Room of the White House.
  • Rehearsal Dinner at Blair House
    Jack E. Kightlinger
    wedding
    Blair House
    First Family
    This photograph showing guests toasting Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox at their wedding rehearsal dinner was taken on June 11, 1971 by Jack E. Kightlinger. The rehearsal dinner took place at Blair House. Blair House is located across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House and is known as the President's Guest House. Visiting diplomats and dignitaries stay at Blair House while on official visits to the White House, and it is where the president-elect and first family reside prior to taking the oath of office.
  • Máirín Lynch Admires Tricia Nixon's Engagement Ring
    Oliver F. Atkins
    wedding
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    First Family
    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.
  • Annoucement of Tricia Nixon's Engagement to Edward Cox
    Oliver F. Atkins
    State Floor
    East Room
    First Family
    This photograph of President Richard M. Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, their daughter Tricia Nixon, and her fiancé Edward Cox on a stage in the East Room of the White House. The couples' engagement was announced at the Irish Evening in honor of Taioseach of Ireland John Lynch and his wife Máirín Lynch. Oliver F. Atkins photographed the announcement in the East Room of the White House on March 16, 1971.