Nancy Reagan

First Day of Issue Date: July 6, 2022

First Day of Issue Location: Simi Valley, CA

This new stamp from the U.S. Postal Service commemorates Nancy Reagan (1921–2016), wife of the 40th president, Ronald Reagan, and first lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Her husband’s most trusted advisor and champion, she was an important part of one of the most pivotal presidencies of the 20th century.

The stamp art is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler. The oil-on-canvas portrait features Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, in a flowing gown designed by James Galanos. The full-body portrait was cropped to accommodate the stamp format.

Married in 1952, the Reagans moved from Southern California to Sacramento when Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California in 1966. While first lady of California, Mrs. Reagan became involved with Foster Grandparents, a program that pairs older adults with special-needs children in their community. Mrs. Reagan also took an interest in returning Vietnam veterans and became active in projects concerning prisoners of war (POWs) and servicemen missing in action in Asia.

In 1980, Ronald Reagan won the presidential election, and in January 1981, Nancy Reagan entered the White House as first lady. During her husband’s two terms in office, she would prove to be one of his most important and influential advisors, providing unwavering support for the president.

As first lady, Mrs. Reagan was involved in public-service campaigns that were important to her, including continuance of her work with the Foster Grandparents organization. In the 1980s, she sponsored the “Just Say No” crusade, an effort to raise awareness of drug abuse among the nation’s youth.

After leaving the White House, the Reagans returned to California, looking forward to retirement. In November 1994, the former president announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In 1995, the couple established the Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute, which is affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association, and raised millions of dollars to fund research. Mrs. Reagan cared for her husband at home until his death on June 5, 2004.

Mrs. Reagan’s devotion to her husband’s success and her legacy of public service made her one of the most influential first ladies in modern times.

Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp.

The Nancy Reagan stamp is being issued in panes of 20 Forever® stamps. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce price.

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Commemorate the life of First Lady Nancy Reagan (1921–2016), wife of the 40th president, Ronald Reagan. She was deeply involved in causes close to her heart including the Foster Grandparents program, the “Just Say No” campaign, breast cancer screening, and Alzheimer’s research.

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First Day Cover

Commemorate the life and contributions of an influential American first lady with this Nancy Reagan First Day Cover. The #6 ¾ envelope bears an affixed Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.

The stamp art, featuring Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler.

The postmark features the stamp’s title in a classic, elegant font. Also included is the date and location of stamp issuance: July 6, 2022, Simi Valley, CA, 90365.

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Digital Color Postmark

Commemorate the life and contributions of an influential American first lady with this Nancy Reagan Digital Color Postmark First Day Cover. The #6 ¾ envelope bears an affixed Forever® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue postmark.

The stamp art, featuring Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler.

The digital color postmark features the stamp’s title in a patriotic red and blue font. Also included is the date and location of stamp issuance: July 6, 2022, Simi, Valley, CA, 90365.

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Press Sheet with Die-Cuts

Commemorate the life and contributions of an influential American First Lady with this new 12.08(w) x 23.40(H)-inch press sheet, containing six sheets of Nancy Reagan Forever® stamps positioned two across by three down.

The stamp art, featuring Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler.

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Press Sheet without Die-Cuts

The stamp art, featuring Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler. *The stamps on these sheets do not contain perforations for mail use.

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Framed Stamp

Commemorate the life and contributions of an influential American First Lady with this new 9.5(w) x 11.5(h)-inch framed piece, which features the art from the stamp, plus a mounted Nancy Reagan Forever® stamp and the First Day of Issue details.

The stamp art, featuring Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color, is a detail from the official 1987 White House portrait by Aaron Shikler.

Showcased in a classic black frame, the piece also includes a clear dust cover, protective felt bumpers, and a sawtooth hanger on the back for easy display.

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Stamp Ceremony Memento

Commemorate the life and contributions of an influential American First Lady with this Nancy Reagan Stamp Ceremony Memento.

This new collectible contains the First Day of Issue Ceremony Invitation, the First Day of Issue Ceremony Program, a Digital Color Postmark First Day Cover, and a pane of 20 Nancy Reagan Forever® stamps.

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American Commemorative Panel®

Commemorate the life and contributions of an influential American first lady with this new American Commemorative Panel. This 8 ½ x 11 ¼-inch panel, printed on sturdy card stock, features an image of Mrs. Reagan dressed in her signature red color and includes a narrative about her legacy of public service.

The panel includes an intaglio-printed component designed specifically for the American Commemorative Panels® program and is accompanied by a block of four Nancy Reagan Forever® stamps in a protective acetate mount.

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$11.95

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