![]() Mamie struggled with health issues during her eight years as First Lady and there were times when she did not have the stamina to attend every function she was invited to. They both took their responsibilities seriously. Both women understood that what they did in their roles as First and Second Lady of the United States reflected on their husbands. Both women were mothers, had seen their husbands serve in the Second World War and were equally devoted to those husbands. The two women were from different generations, but they had much in common. Mamie had not expected Pat to be so young and exclaimed “You’re the prettiest thing.” From that first meeting, a long and supportive friendship would develop which would span the remainder of Mamie Eisenhower’s life. As their husbands addressed the crowd, the two women were seated next to each other. ![]() Mamie Eisenhower and Pat Nixon met for the first time during the 1952 Republican convention once it had been announced that Richard Nixon would be General Eisenhower’s running mate. National Archives and Records Administration Pat Nixon and Mamie Eisenhower shared a long and deep friendship ![]()
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