This invitation was created for guests of a reception held by President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon on May 15, 1972, on the occasion of the reopening of the Blue Room of the White House. The Blue Room had been closed since February 19, 1972, for a refurbishment project. Mrs. Nixon spearheaded the project, and was assisted in the execution by White House Curator Clement E. Conger and design consultant Edward Vason Jones. As first lady, Mrs. Nixon also oversaw the refurbishment of eight additional rooms, as well as major renovations to the Map and China Rooms. To view the alternate side of the invitation, see 1123270.
This invitation was created for guests of a reception held by President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon on May 15, 1972, on the occasion of the reopening of the Blue Room of the White House. The Blue Room had been closed since February 19, 1972, for a refurbishment project. Mrs. Nixon spearheaded the project, and was assisted in the execution by White House Curator Clement E. Conger and design consultant Edward Vason Jones. As first lady, Mrs. Nixon also oversaw the refurbishment of eight additional rooms, as well as major renovations to the Map and China Rooms. To view the alternate side of the invitation, see 1123270.
