Nancy Reagan

Rock Hudson Dies of AIDS: Reagan Forced to Finally Acknowledge Crisis

1985-10-02 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Hollywood icon Rock Hudson dies at age 59 of AIDS complications, becoming the first major U.S. celebrity to die of the disease and forcing President Reagan to finally acknowledge the epidemic publicly. Hudson’s death marks a turning point: Reagan had maintained complete public silence on AIDS …

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Reagan Supports Philippine Dictator Marcos Despite Massive Kleptocracy

1982-09-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan welcome Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos to the White House in September 1982, demonstrating strong support for the Philippine dictator despite his regime’s notorious corruption, extravagance, and brutality. The Reagans maintain a personal …

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