Pat Nixon

Pat Nixon
Official portrait, 1972
First Lady of the United States
In role January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Lady Bird Johnson
Succeeded by	Betty Ford
Second Lady of the United States
In role January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961
Vice President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Jane Barkley
Succeeded by	Lady Bird Johnson
Personal details
Born	Thelma Catherine Ryan (1912-03-16)March 16, 1912 Ely, Nevada, U.S.
Died	June 22, 1993(1993-06-22) (aged 81) Park Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Richard Nixon ​ (m. 1940)​
Children	Tricia Julie
Education	Fullerton College University of Southern California (BS)
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Patricia Ryan Nixon (March 16, 1912 – June 22, 1993) was an American educator who was the first lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974 as the wife of the 37th president of the United States, Richard Nixon. Before becoming first lady, she was the second lady of the United States 1953 to 1961 when her husband was vice president.