Nancy Reagan
Life & History
Early Life: Nancy Davis was born on July 6, 1921, in New York City. She grew up in an artistic family and pursued a career in acting in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s.
Marriage & First Lady: She married Ronald Reagan in 1952 and became First Lady of California and later First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
Influence: Nancy Reagan was known for her “Just Say No” campaign against drug abuse and was influential in shaping the social and political image of the Reagan White House.
Later Life: After leaving the White House, she devoted time to philanthropy and caring for her husband during his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Nancy Reagan passed away on March 6, 2016, at the age of 94.
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