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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Incumbent Newsom is believed to have his eyes on the White House in 2028, following in the footsteps of one Ronald Reagan, who occupied the governor's mansion from 1967 to 1975.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The politics around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport—a busy airport serving the nation’s capital and favored by lawmakers for its convenience—are particularly fraught, and families of crash victims have been vocal advocates for safety fixes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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
Of note, it’s a cheap, quick flight back and forth from Reagan airport to Manchester.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
Two Secret Service agents shoved Reagan into the presidential limousine, which sped to a nearby emergency room where the president received immediate life-saving treatment.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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