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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Nancy Reagan
| name = Nancy Reagan
| image = Nancy Reagan 1983.jpg
| image = Nancy Reagan.jpg
| caption = Reagan in 1983
| caption = Nancy Reagan in 1983
| office = [[First Lady of the United States]]
| president = [[Ronald Reagan]]
| term_start = January 20, 1981
| term_end = January 20, 1989
| predecessor = [[Rosalynn Carter]]
| successor = [[Barbara Bush]]
| birth_name = Anne Frances Robbins
| birth_name = Anne Frances Robbins
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1921|7|6|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1921|07|06|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[New York City]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2016|3|6|1921|7|6|mf=y}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2016|03|06|1921|07|06|mf=y}}
| death_place = [[Bel Air, Los Angeles]], California, U.S.
| death_place = [[Bel Air, Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| resting_place = [[Ronald Reagan Presidential Library]]
| occupation = Actress, First Lady of the United States
| years_active = 1940–1962 (as actress)
| spouse = [[Ronald Reagan]] (m. 1952; died 2004)
| children = [[Patti Davis]], [[Ron Reagan]]
| children = [[Patti Davis]], [[Ron Reagan]]
| education = [[Smith College]] (BA)
| signature = Nancy Reagan Signature.svg
}}
}}


'''Nancy Davis Reagan''' (born '''Anne Frances Robbins'''; July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016) was an American actress and the [[First Lady of the United States]] from 1981 to 1989, as the wife of [[Ronald Reagan]], the 40th [[President of the United States]]. She was born in [[New York City]] and raised in [[Maryland]] and later in [[Chicago]]. After her parents' divorce, she lived with an aunt and uncle for some years. Her mother, Edith Luckett, was a stage actress, and her father, Kenneth Seymour Robbins, was a car salesman.
'''Nancy Davis Reagan''' (born '''Anne Frances Robbins'''; July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016) was an American actress and the [[First Lady of the United States]] from 1981 to 1989, as the wife of the 40th [[President of the United States]], [[Ronald Reagan]].


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life ==
Nancy was born on July 6, 1921, in [[New York City]]. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised by her aunt and uncle in [[Bethesda, Maryland]]. Her mother remarried to Dr. Loyal Davis, a prominent neurosurgeon, and the family moved to [[Chicago]]. Nancy attended the [[Girls' Latin School of Chicago]] and later graduated from [[Smith College]] in 1943 with a degree in drama.
Nancy was born in [[New York City]] to Kenneth Seymour Robbins and Edith Luckett. Her parents separated soon after her birth, and she lived with an aunt and uncle in [[Bethesda, Maryland]] while her mother pursued a career in acting. Her mother remarried to Dr. Loyal Davis, a prominent neurosurgeon, and Nancy was adopted by him, taking his surname.


== Acting Career ==
== Acting Career ==
Nancy began her acting career in the 1940s, initially appearing in stage productions. She signed a contract with [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] (MGM) in 1949 and appeared in several films, including ''[[The Next Voice You Hear...]]'' (1950), ''[[Night into Morning]]'' (1951), and ''[[Donovan's Brain]]'' (1953). She also appeared in television series and made guest appearances on various shows.
Nancy Davis began her career as an actress in the 1940s, appearing in films such as ''[[The Next Voice You Hear...]]'' (1950) and ''[[Donovan's Brain]]'' (1953). She met [[Ronald Reagan]] while working in [[Hollywood]], and they married in 1952.
 
== Marriage to Ronald Reagan ==
Nancy met [[Ronald Reagan]] in 1951 while he was serving as president of the [[Screen Actors Guild]]. They married on March 4, 1952, and had two children, [[Patti Davis]] and [[Ron Reagan]]. Ronald Reagan later transitioned from acting to politics, serving as the [[Governor of California]] from 1967 to 1975 before becoming the [[President of the United States]] in 1981.


== First Lady of the United States ==
== First Lady of the United States ==
As First Lady, Nancy Reagan was known for her elegance and style. She launched the "[[Just Say No]]" drug awareness campaign, which aimed to educate children and teenagers about the dangers of drug use. She also redecorated the [[White House]] and was involved in various social causes.
As First Lady, Nancy Reagan was known for her "[[Just Say No]]" drug awareness campaign, which aimed to educate children about the dangers of drug use. She also restored and redecorated the [[White House]], and was a strong advocate for her husband during his presidency.


== Later Life and Legacy ==
== Later Life and Legacy ==
After leaving the White House in 1989, Nancy Reagan continued to be active in public life. She cared for her husband during his battle with [[Alzheimer's disease]] until his death in 2004. Nancy Reagan passed away on March 6, 2016, in [[Bel Air, Los Angeles]], California. She is remembered for her contributions as First Lady and her advocacy work.
After leaving the White House, Nancy Reagan continued to promote her "Just Say No" campaign and was active in the [[Ronald Reagan Presidential Library]]. She was a caregiver to her husband during his battle with [[Alzheimer's disease]] until his death in 2004. Nancy passed away in 2016 and was buried alongside her husband at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[First Ladies of the United States]]
* [[Ronald Reagan]]
* [[Ronald Reagan]]
* [[First Lady of the United States]]
* [[Just Say No]]
* [[Just Say No]]
* [[Smith College]]
* [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [Official White House biography](https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/first-families/nancy-reagan/)


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Latest revision as of 16:52, 29 December 2024


Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins; July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016) was an American actress and the First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, as the wife of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.

Early Life[edit]

Nancy was born in New York City to Kenneth Seymour Robbins and Edith Luckett. Her parents separated soon after her birth, and she lived with an aunt and uncle in Bethesda, Maryland while her mother pursued a career in acting. Her mother remarried to Dr. Loyal Davis, a prominent neurosurgeon, and Nancy was adopted by him, taking his surname.

Acting Career[edit]

Nancy Davis began her career as an actress in the 1940s, appearing in films such as The Next Voice You Hear... (1950) and Donovan's Brain (1953). She met Ronald Reagan while working in Hollywood, and they married in 1952.

First Lady of the United States[edit]

As First Lady, Nancy Reagan was known for her "Just Say No" drug awareness campaign, which aimed to educate children about the dangers of drug use. She also restored and redecorated the White House, and was a strong advocate for her husband during his presidency.

Later Life and Legacy[edit]

After leaving the White House, Nancy Reagan continued to promote her "Just Say No" campaign and was active in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. She was a caregiver to her husband during his battle with Alzheimer's disease until his death in 2004. Nancy passed away in 2016 and was buried alongside her husband at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

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External Links[edit]

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