Patricia 'Tricia' Nixon Cox is an American public figure and the elder daughter of the 37th U.S. President, Richard Nixon, and First Lady Pat Nixon. She grew up in the public eye, accompanying her father on many official trips during his time as Vice President and President. Her lavish wedding to Edward F. Cox in the White House Rose Garden in 1971 was a highly publicized national event. Since her father's presidency, she has led a largely private life, serving on the boards of various medical research institutions and the Richard Nixon Foundation.