U.S. Presidents & First Ladies

Nancy Reagan

Born in 1921, Nancy Davis was a successful actress before she met fellow actor Ronald Reagan in 1949 and the pair married in 1952. In her time as First Lady of California (1967–1975), Nancy advocated for kids with special needs as well as for veterans’ issues. As First Lady of the United States (1981–1989), Nancy spearheaded the “Just Say No” program to stem drug abuse. After leaving the White House, Nancy earned the title “Protector in Chief” as she looked after “Ronnie” as he battled dementia. Nancy Reagan passed in 2016.