Julie Nixon Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower, born on July 5, 1948, in Washington, D.C., is an American author and daughter of former United States President Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat Nixon. She is the younger sister of Tricia Nixon Cox. Her parents' marriage was a significant aspect of her early life, with her father serving as a Congressman at her birth, being elected as a U.S. Senator from California when she was two years old, and subsequently serving as Vice President from 1953 to 1961.

Julie Nixon Eisenhower attended the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., during her father's vice presidency. Following her family's relocation after the 1960 presidential election loss, she graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's degree, and later earned a master's degree in education from Catholic University of America in 1971. She also attended the Chapin School prior to college.

Her early social engagements included being presented as a debutante at the International Debutante Ball at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in 1966, with her partner David Eisenhower serving as her escort. She began dating David Eisenhower, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in the fall of 1966, while both were students at nearby colleges. They became engaged in 1967 and married on December 22, 1968, at the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City, with Reverend Norman Vincent Peale officiating. Their wedding took place prior to her father’s inauguration as President but was arranged to avoid media publicity.

During her father’s presidency (1969–1974), Julie Nixon Eisenhower was actively involved in public life, serving as a spokesperson on issues concerning children, the environment, and the elderly. She provided tours for disabled children and participated in events related to foreign policy. She also assisted in overseeing visits of prominent young individuals, such as Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.

Between 1973 and 1975, she served as assistant managing editor of The Saturday Evening Post and helped establish a book division within Curtis Publishing Company. During this period, she authored the book "Eye On Nixon," which contained photographs from her father's administration.

In 1973, amid the Watergate scandal, she emerged as a vocal defender of her father, conducting numerous interviews in an effort to clarify and support his position during the investigation. On July 4, 1973, she publicly expressed that her father had considered resignation over Watergate but was persuaded otherwise. Following her father's resignation on August 9, 1974, she was present during his farewell speech at the White House.

After the White House years, Julie Nixon Eisenhower resided in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. She authored the biography "Pat Nixon: The Untold Story" and co-wrote "Going Home to Glory: A Memoir of Life with Dwight D. Eisenhower" with her husband. Her involvement extends into community service, with a focus on supporting at-risk youth; she served on the board of directors for Jobs for America's Graduates for over twenty years, an organization dedicated to helping young people complete high school and find employment. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania for her civic contributions.

Julie Nixon Eisenhower and her husband, David Eisenhower, have three children: Jennie Elizabeth, born August 15, 1978; Alexander Richard, born in 1980; and Melanie Catherine, born in 1984, who is a Child Life Specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.