A portion of the two-page, handwritten letter Ronald Reagan's Alzheimer's letter was a hand-written letter authored by former United States President Ronald Reagan in November 1994, disclosing the fact he had recently been diagnosed with having Alzheimer's disease and was departing from public life. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (594x750, 49 KB) Official Portrait of President Reagan, 1981. ...
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Ronald Wilson Reagan, (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981 – 1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967 – 1975). ...
Ronald Wilson Reagan, (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981 – 1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967 – 1975). ...
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The letter The text of the letter is as follows: | “ | Nov. 5 1994 My Fellow Americans,
I have recently been told that I am one of the Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease.
Upon learning this news, Nancy & I had to decide whether as private citizens we would keep this a private matter or whether we would make this news known in a public way.
In the past Nancy suffered from breast cancer and I had my cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures we were able to raise public awareness. We were happy that as a result many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to return to normal, healthy lives.
So now, we feel it is important to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are affected by it.
At the moment I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life's journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters.
Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's Disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this painful experience. When the time comes I am confident that with your help she will face it with faith and courage.
In closing let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be I will face it with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.
I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.
Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan [1]
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About Reagan -
Reagan was born February 6, 1911, became a radio announcer, Hollywood actor, and president of the Screen Actor's Guild. He married Jane Wyman in 1940, but divorced in 1948 after having two children; he married Nancy Davis in 1952 and had two more children before becoming a two-term Governor of California in 1967. Reagan ran for president of the United States in 1968 and 1976, but was defeated both times for the Republican presidential nomination; he won the nomination and election in 1980 however. His presidency consisted of the implementation of new economic policies, as well as significant steps toward ending the Cold War, but also a number of scandals. He left office in 1989, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 1994, and died June 5, 2004. Ronald Wilson Reagan, (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981 – 1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967 – 1975). ...
is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is the labor union representing film actors in the United States. ...
Jane Wyman (January 5, 1917[1]– September 10, 2007) was an Oscar, Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated American actress. ...
Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins on July 6, 1921) is the widow of former United States President Ronald Reagan and was First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. ...
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Former United States First Lady Nancy Reagan kisses the casket of her husband, Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan during the week long state funeral honoring him in June of 2004. ...
is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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