A woman of enduring strength and grace, First Lady Nancy Reagan (1923–2016) was born Anne Francis Robbins in New York City. Throughout her life, she led with purpose, love, and quiet determination.

Her "Just Say No" campaign against drug abuse marked a generation. Yet her greatest legacy may be the unshakable support she offered her beloved husband, Ronald Reagan. "My life really began when I married my husband," she said with heartfelt devotion.

As Nancy Davis, she met Reagan while acting. She later said, "Acting was good training for the political life which lay ahead for us." Their marriage became a symbol of love and loyalty. President Reagan once said, "Everywhere we go, Nancy makes the world a little better."

With poise and strength, Nancy stood by her husband during his presidency and long after, as he battled Alzheimer’s disease. Her compassion in those final years inspired the nation. "Don’t ever lose hope," she once said. "Even when life seems bleak and hopeless, know that you are not alone."

With courage and love, she showed us how to walk calmly through life’s deepest trials.