In 1971 First Lady Pat Nixon was given the nickname “Silver Fox” by White House Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman. The nickname was in reference to her age (she was 52 at the time) and the color of her hair.
Pat Nixon was known for her kind and gracious nature as well as her love of children and animals. She was an advocate for education and literacy and worked hard to beautify the White House and the nation’s capital.
After she left the White House Pat Nixon continued her work with various charities and causes. She passed away in 1993 at the age of 81.
Who was the first lady nicknamed the silver fox?
Nancy Reagan
Why was Nancy Reagan nicknamed the silver fox?
Because of her gray hair
Where was Nancy Reagan born?
New York City New York
What year did Nancy Reagan marry Ronald Reagan?
1952
How many children did Nancy Reagan have?
Two
What was Nancy Reagan’s maiden name?
Robbins
What did Nancy Reagan do before she got married?
She was an actress
What did Nancy Reagan do after her husband became president?
She became an advocate for drug abuse prevention
What year did Nancy Reagan pass away?
2016
How old was Nancy Reagan when she passed away?
94 years old
Where was Nancy Reagan laid to rest?
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley California
What was Nancy Reagan’s cause of death?
Congestive heart failure
What did Nancy Reagan do after her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease?
She became his full-time caretaker
What was the name of Nancy Reagan’s memoir?
“My Turn: The Memoirs of Nancy Reagan”
What did Nancy Reagan do in her later years?
She became a spokesperson for stem cell research
