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Nancy reagan 19212016 was an american first lady 19811989, the wife of ronald reagan, 40th president of the united states, and actress, noted for her efforts to discourage drug use by. Book is in very good minus conditionthere is a tiny stain to the front cover affecting two of the letters in the titles. The author says the former first lady reinvented herself with a tissue of. This book is published in conjunction with the exhibition, nancy reagan a first ladys style, the ronald reagan presidential library foundation and museum, simi valley, california november 10, 2007 through november 10, 2008. From books to jewelry to fun specialty items, this distinctive collection is inspired by the legacy. This is a loving memoir about first lady nancy reagan written by her personal press secretary, sheila tate.
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Photo by jann hendry first lady nancy reagan with her husband, president ronald reagan, circa 1980s. Dec 11, 2015 jackson hole, wyoming prweb december 11, 2015 rush jenkins, ceo of wrj design of jackson hole, wyoming, recently spoke to a private womans club in dallas about former first lady nancy reagans renowned sense of style. Just say no drugs take away the dream from every childs heart and replace it with a nightmare, and its time we in america stand up and replace those dreams. Known for her elegant style as much as her just say no. The book gives certain details like the former first ladys association with astrology.