Nancy Reagan, the wife of President Ronald Reagan, was born on July 6, 1921, in New York, New York. She was a strong supporter of the Foster Grandparents program, which pairs senior citizens with needy children.

Early Life and Career

Nancy Reagan, born Anne Frances Robbins, was the daughter of Kenneth Robbins, a car salesman and insurance agent, and Edith (Luckett) Davis, an actress. She was later adopted by her stepfather, Dr. Loyal Davis, a neurosurgeon, at the age of 16.

Nancy Reagan attended Smith College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1943. She began her career in the 1940s, appearing in stage productions and later signing a seven-year contract with MGM Studios in 1949.

Marriage and Public Life

Nancy Reagan married Ronald Reagan, then president of the Screen Actors Guild, on March 4, 1952. The couple had two children, Ronald Prescott and Patricia Ann. As first lady of California, Nancy Reagan campaigned against drug and alcohol abuse among youth, acting as a spokeswoman for the Just Say No campaign.

When Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, Nancy Reagan became the first lady of the United States. She continued to support her husband’s policies and initiatives, including the Just Say No campaign.

Later Life and Legacy

Nancy Reagan was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in 2002. She passed away on March 6, 2016, at the age of 94, due to congestive heart failure.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.