Nancy Reagan Stamps

This new stamp from the U.S. Postal Service commemorates Nancy Reagan (1921-2016, wife of the 40th president, RonaldPeacan. and frst lady of the United tates from 1981 to 1989. Her husband's most trusted advisor and champion. she was animportant part of one of the most pivotal presidencies of the 20th century.
The stamp art is a detail from the offcial 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler. The oi-on-canvas portrait features MrsReagan dressed in her signature red color, in a flowing gown designed by James Galanos. The full-body portrait was cropped toaccommodate the stamp format.
Married in 1952 the Reagans moved from Southern California to Sacramento when Ronald Reagan was elected governor ofCalifornia in 1966. While first lady of California, Mrs. Reagan became involved with Foster Grandparents, a program that pairsolder adults with specia-needs children in their community. Mrs. Reagan also took an interest in returning Vietnam veterans andbecame active in projects concerning prisoners of war (POWs) and servicemen missing in action in Asia.
in 1980, Ronald Reacan won the presidential election, and in January 1981, Nancy Reagan entered the White House as first ladyDuring her husband's two terms in office, she would prove to be one of his most important and influential advisors, providingunwavering support for the president.
As first lady, Mrs. Reagan was involved in public-service campaigns that were important to her, including continuance of her workwith the Foster Grandparents organization. In the 1980s, she sponsored an effort to raise awareness of drug abuse among thenation's youth.
After leaving the White House, the Reagans returned to Califoria, looking forward to retirement. In November 1994, the formerpresident announced that he had been diagnosed with Azheimer's disease. In 1995, the couple established the Ronald and NancyReagan Research lnstitute. which is affliated with the Alzheimer's Association, and raised millions of dollars to fund research. Mrs.Reagan cared for her husband at home until his death on June 5, 2004.
Mrs. Reagan's devotion to her husband's success and her legacy of public service made her one of the most influential first ladiesin modern times.
Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp.
The Nancy Reagan stamp is being issued in panes of 20 Forever0 stamps. This Forever stamp will alwavs be eaual in value to thecurrent First-Class Mail one-ounce price
Made in the USA
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