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Nancy Reagan

Historical Figure

Nancy Reagan

1921–2016

First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989

Interwar & WWII

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"Just Say No Address" — September 14, 1986

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Key Dates

Birth

1921 July 6, 1921 →

Biography

Nancy Davis Reagan was an American actress who was First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. She was the second wife of Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States.

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1921
Birth

American actress, 42nd First Lady of the United States

July 6 →
2016
Death

American actress, 42nd First Lady of the United States (b. 1921)

March 6 →

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