Nancy Reagan

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

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

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

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

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

• First Ladies of the United States
• Ronald Reagan
• Just Say No

External Links

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