Nancy Reagan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/nancy-reagan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Nancy Reagan born?July 6, 1921
2. Where was Nancy Reagan born?New York City, New York
3. Who was Nancy Reagan before she became First Lady?Nancy Reagan was a movie star who used the stage name Nancy Davis. She acted in films during the 1940s and 1950s, including "Donovan's Brain."
4. What was the "Just Say No" campaign?The "Just Say No" campaign started in 1986 to help kids say no to drugs. It was part of President Reagan’s effort to fight drug use. Nancy traveled a lot to share the message with communities.

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