Nancy Reagan Time Capsule
By Isabelle Redfield
On the South Lawn of the White House in 1986 with the family’s dog, Rex.
Nancy Reagan is memorialized for her supreme elegance and exceptional strength as First Lady. From Hollywood to the White House halls, there is no question the former socialite made her mark on conservative women’s fashion and raised the bar for American glamour for generations to follow. Let’s take a look at some of her most iconic moments.
On the campaign trail in 1966
The couple enjoying some time in the sun on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands in 1967. The two were traveling to the Islands for a Governors Conference.
Enjoying time in Sacramento, California in 1967
At the California State Capitol in 1967
At a premiere party in Hollywood 1969
Speaking at the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana
Pearls and polka dots in 1980
On their family ranch, Rancho del Cielo, in 1981
At ‘California Salutes the President’ in 1981
With Frank Sinatra at a fundraising dinner on Sept. 22, 1981
Returning to the White House from Camp David in 1982
Arriving at Westminster Abbey in 1986
Boarding a flight to Tokyo in 1986
Arriving in Bangkok, Thailand 1986
San Francisco in 1983. Hosting Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg during their official visit to the US
A day in the life… Passing through the West Wing.
State Dinner at the White House, undated.
Appearing as a guest star on the Tonight Show in 1989
Sporting her signature Republican red
Visiting Santa Monica, Caliofrnia in 1993
Game One of the 1988 World Series
Welcoming the President of Egypt to the White House
Welcoming Princess Diana to the White House in 1985 wearing a dress by Victor Edelstein.
Arriving in Kansas to celebrate former governor Alf Landon’s 100th birthday in 1987
Looking on during her husbands endorsement of Bush's candidacy.
Attending the 75th Anniversary Party for Forbes Magazine on May 11, 1992 at Radio City Music Hall
Sporting a sophisticated coral set at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 1992
Finally, looking as marvelous as ever in 2012 at Reagan’s Presidential Library.
Photos via Vanity Fair, NBC/Today, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, US News, Daily Mail UK, Getty Images, and Huff Post
