Reagan
Americannoun
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Nancy Davis Anne Francis Robbins Davis, 1921–2016, U.S. First Lady 1981–89 (wife of Ronald Reagan).
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Ronald (Wilson), 1911–2004, 40th president of the U.S. 1981–89.
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Ronald Reagan, himself a product of Hollywood, celebrated his 70th birthday in 1981, the month after his inauguration, with Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Stewart.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
We need not admire him politically to agree that Reagan was good at that sort of thing.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
In fact, other than Schwarzenegger, who prevailed in an unprecedented recall campaign, every candidate following Reagan has successfully run for statewide office at least once before being chosen governor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
By comparison, President Ronald Reagan announced his Alzheimer's diagnosis five years after he left the White House, leading to speculation about his mental state during his second term.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Radiation readings from the USS Ronald Reagan confirmed that radioactive isotopes had already blown miles out to sea.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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