I was doing everything I could think of to protect my husband and keep him alive.

Following substantial criticism during her tenure as first lady Nancy Reagan was seen somewhat as a national heroine praised by many for supporting and caring for her husband while he suffered from Alzheimer's disease. The full service comprised 4370 pieces with 19 pieces per individual set. I always did that for Ronnie and I always will.

Nancy was born in New York City; her parents divorced soon after her birth and Nancy Reagan grew up in Maryland living with an aunt and uncle while her mother pursued acting jobs. She championed recreational drug prevention causes by founding the "Just Say No" drug awareness campaign which was considered her major initiative as first lady.