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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 7, 2016

CONTACT: Sam Mahood

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Secretary of State Padilla Statement on the Passing of Nancy Reagan

 

SACRAMENTO – California Secretary of State Alex Padilla issued the following statement on the passing of former California and United States First Lady Nancy Reagan. 

“Nancy Reagan will be remembered as an iconic first lady, who was passionately committed to her state and country. We send our condolences to the Reagan family.” 

The California State Archives, a division of the Secretary of State’s office, has shared the following photos from Nancy Reagan’s tenure as California First Lady (1967-1975). All photos should be credited “Courtesy of the California State Archives.” 

 

 Ronald Reagan seated, Nancy Reagan standing behind him in photo from 1967 inauguration program

Photo of Ronald and Nancy Reagan from Governor Reagan’s 1967 Inauguration Program

 

 California First Lady Nancy Reagan with school children during an awards ceremony for the Audubon Society ecology poster and art competition, 1971

Then California First Lady Nancy Reagan with school children during an awards ceremony for the Audubon Society ecology poster and art competition, 1971

 

 President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan with former Secretary of State March Fong Eu

President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan with former Secretary of State March Fong Eu. Photograph by Glen Korengold.

 

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