Pat Nixon Remembered as Diligent Helper Behind Dick
Ruth Montgomery profiles Pat Nixon as a devoted partner who quietly supported her husband's political rise. From typing letters in a Whittier office to managing campaigns, she recalls frugality, sacrifice, and a steadfast, calm presence during the early years of the Nixon career.
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Memo for Men By Bert Bacharach
A reminiscence about Pat Nixon during Dick Nixon’s 1950 Senate campaign and 1952 presidential running mate selection. It recounts campaign travel, rallies, a California rally with Pat guiding crowds, and the moment she learned Dick would be Eisenhower’s running mate. It notes Pat's busy role handling mail and calls and her concern for Dick's appearance.
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