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Reagan

[rey-guhn]

noun

  1. Nancy Davis Anne Francis Robbins Davis, 1921–2016, U.S. First Lady 1981–89 (wife of Ronald Reagan).

  2. Ronald (Wilson), 1911–2004, 40th president of the U.S. 1981–89.



Reagan

/ ˈreɪɡən /

noun

  1. Ronald . 1911–2004, US film actor and Republican statesman: Governor of California (1966–74): 40th president of the US (1981–89)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Jimmy Carter’s appearance became more diminutive during his incumbency, but his teeth became bigger; Ronald Reagan’s face went from smiling to hollowed and ghostly.

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After Reagan was shot, it was Haig who stood in the press briefing room and declared he was in control.

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Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, for example, famously exchanged letters with Mikhail Gorbachev's wife Raisa, and others, such as Pat Nixon and Rosalyn Carter, travelled the world for humanitarian reasons and shuttle diplomacy.

From BBC

Ronald Reagan sent the California National Guard into the streets of Berkeley in May 1969.

From Salon

But then the GOP also seems to like when a president abuses his power as Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George H.W.

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