Nancy Reagan was a popular actress even before meeting her husband. Subsequently, becoming the first lady of the United States, she enjoyed great respect among the citizens of her country. Nancy actively participated in social activities and provided all possible support to her husband, who led America.
From the biography of Nancy Reagan
The future first lady of the United States was born July 21, 1921 in New York, having received at birth the name Anna Francis Robbins. Her father was engaged in the sale of cars, her mother was an actress. Soon, the parents broke up. At that time, her mother was looking for a job, and the girl lived in Maryland. Relatives were involved in her upbringing.
Subsequently, Nancy's mother got married a second time. Her husband was Loyal Davis, a neurosurgeon. He adopted a girl. Nancy successfully graduated from high school, and then went to college, comprehending the features of English drama.
Nancy's career
After graduating, Nancy came to Chicago. Here she found a saleswoman's place in a department store. There was not enough money for life, so the girl moonlighted as an assistant nurse. Mother strongly advised her daughter to start an acting career.
For the first time, the audience saw the young actress in 1949, she starred in the movie Ramshackle Inn. In the following years, Nancy starred in several more films, where she got the main roles. The entire filmography of the actress amounted to 11 films.
Marriage to Ronald Reagan
In April 1952, Nancy became the wife of Ronald Reagan, who after many years led the American state. But at that distant time, Ronald was the leader of the guild of actors. For him, this marriage was the second. Reagan had two children from his first marriage.
On October 21, 1952, Ronald and Nancy had a daughter, Patricia Anna. On May 20, 1958, Nancy gave birth to a son, Ronald Prescott. Relations with the children subsequently evolved in Nancy is not easy. The daughter did not share the conservative views of her parents. Subsequently, she entered the anti-government movement.
When Reagan became governor of California, Nancy was criticized by the public. Journalists condemned the construction project of the new governor’s residence, which was started by the first lady of the state.
