Nancy Reagan | |
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First Lady of the United States | |
In role January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Rosalynn Carter |
Succeeded by | Barbara Bush |
First Lady of California | |
In role January 3, 1967 – January 6, 1975 | |
Governor | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Bernice Brown |
Succeeded by | Gloria Deukmejian |
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Born | Anne Frances Robbins July 6, 1921 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 6, 2016 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 94)
Cause of death | Congestive heart failure |
Resting place | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library |
Political party | Republican |
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Education | Smith College (BA) |
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Nancy Davis Reagan (July 6, 1921 – March 6, 2016) was an American actress and socialite. She was the first lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989 as the wife of the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Before becoming first lady, she was the first lady of California from 1967 to 1975 when her husband was governor.