This is what I found on Wikipedia.
She spoke out in favor of women running for political office and encouraged her husband to nominate a woman to the Supreme Court, saying “woman power is unbeatable; I’ve seen it all across this country”.[46] She was the first of the American First Ladies to publicly support the Equal Rights Amendment,[47], though her views on abortion were mixed. Following the Court’s 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, Pat stated she was pro-choice.[1] However in 1972, she said, “I’m really not for abortion. I think it’s a personal thing. I mean abortion on demand—wholesale.”[48]
In 1972, Pat became the first Republican First Lady to address a national convention.[1] Her efforts in the 1972 reelection campaign—traveling across the country and speaking on behalf of her husband—were copied by future wifes.
She had a stroke. Did not see any drinking problem.
Thanks for looking this up. She was a great lady, never heard of any drinking....I think she was a strong, stable force for her husband.
She was a wonderful First Lady, and represented our country with class and grace. President Nixon has said that her beauty was not only on the outside, she was beautiful within, also. He fell in love with her from the start.
Thanks again!