former first lady lady nancy reagan died sunday at her home in the bel air section of los angeles.he and her husband, ronald reagan, entered the white house in 1981. as first lady, she was well known for taking on the issue of drug use amongst teens with her "just say no" campaign. she was 94 years old. richard norton smith -- nancy reagan was part of the discussion. that included other first ladies and their role as political partners. from mount vernon, virginia. this is an hour and a half. richard: okay, good evening everyone. -- to mount vernon. we've got a great program for you. we are delighted to have c-span here with us. this is a way to celebrate women's history month. mount vernon is of course a place that is making women's history every day that we remain open. we are the longest operating petition run by women -- operating institution run by women in american history. [applause] ladies camernon together in the 1850's to save george washington's great estate and preserve it and make it available for all people to come and learn about the life, leadership, and legacy of g

what we expect of our first ladies.nly country in the world that demands so much of them full-time commitments. constant scrutiny. the next campaign may change the dynamic greatly. based on the two front runners. whether our expectations should change. bush: the interesting question is not sure they receive a salary or should they be able to work for a salary. at their jobs. that they might have already had. that is what will have to come to terms with. for a first gentleman, he might continue to work. whatever.a lawyer or that is the question we should ask. should she have a career during those years? as firston to serving lady. >> something to think about. it presents a conflict ofu interest issues. various amounts of involvement by the candidates. successful,ons are we will have the dynamic completely shifted with the former president in the role as first spouse. we'll have to rethink it altogether. thank you. [applause] [applause] doug: edifying and brilliance. the way scholarship has evolved. you can't write great

what did the president and first lady have to say?porter: this is definitely a personal reflection in their statement about the passing of mrs. reagan and adds a little dimension about what you are talking about the relationship. the president and first lady say nancy reagan once wrote that nothing could prepare you for living in the white house. she was right, of course. we had a head start because we were fortunate to benefit from her proud example and her warm and generous advice. they say our former first lady redefined the role in her time here later in her long good bye with president reagan became a voice on behalf of millions going through the reality of alzheimer's and took on a new public role as advocate on behalf of treatments that hold potential and promise to improve and save lives. we offer our sincere condolences to their children and grandchildren. we remain grateful for nancy reagan's life, her guidance and prayerful that she and her beloved husband are together again. in so many statement is people have commented on

in fact, when i first became first lady, i called her to ask for her advise during my time as first lady to get a sense from her how to handle it, what i should do. i met with everybody who had shared in that role before. one of the things i wanted to do was put her picture up in the capitol and say she had served too because there were no pes of first ladies, just governors. she said there were none. that's a good idea. they should be done right away. i remember talking to her and wondering what i should focus on. she said. look it. the best advice i have for you is do whatever you want because people are going to criticize you anyway. people talk a lot about her love for her husband. she had two children as you know and her stepchildren. per daughter patty is a pretty good friend of mine and wrote cently about her father. she was also later in life the stem cell research. they were surprised she got involved in that because she was a republican but also trying to focus her attention on alzheimer's. so i think she was often controversy, but she was also quite steely and i think her advi

the former first lady, passing away at her home. for president ronald reagan, she was his most trusted advisor. their lasting relationship, a love affair spanning five dec e decad decades. redefining the role of the first lady. a political figure herself. her legacy as a powerful force behind the scenes at the white house. tonight, barbara walters on nancy reagan's condition in these final months. and our team on a first lady who will be remembered. a special edition of "world news tonight" begins now. >>> good evening. great to be with you on a sunday night. we begin with a nation remembering a first lady, nancy reagan. the wife and confidant of president ronald reagan. dying today in california. she will have a lasting legacy, fiercely loyal to her husband, wielding her influence behind the scenes in the white house. even during press conferences, known to help the president. americans remembering so many homes. in her later years, after the death of her husband, saying her last good-bye before he was laid to rest. president obama

the former first lady, passing away at her home. for president ronald reagan, she was his best supporter. redefining the role of the first lady. her legacy as a powerful force behind the white house. tonight, our team on a first lady who will a special edition of "world news tonight" begins now. >> good evening. great to be with you on a sunday night. we begin with a nation remembering a first lady, nancy reagan. dying today in california. she will have a lasting legacy, fiercely loyal to her husband, even during press conferences, known to help her husband with his words. in her later words, after the death of her husband, saying her last good-bye before he was laid to rest. california governor jerry brown ordering flags at half-staff. we begin with matt gutman at the reagan presidential library in california. >> reporter: nancy reagan died, at her los angeles home sunday morning. a family spokesman said heart failure was the cause. she remained spry and stylish to the very end, even grinning here at her 94th birthday party last su

she was the first lady in california. he wrote to her, i cannot remember ever being without you. >> i ronald reagan do solemnly swear. >> reporter: she was at his side when he was sworn in as president. she famously brought her style and hollywood flair to the white house. she had legendary state dinners. president reagan broke in on a dance between the first lady and frank sinatra. she ran to her husband side when he was shot nearly 2 months into his presidency. he famously joked, honey, i forgot 2:. i opened my eyes and found nancy there. i pray and never face a day where she is not there. of all the ways god has blessed me, giving her to me is beyond she was accused of controlling her husband at times. there was his famous moment when mrs. reagan helped the president, but the words. >> we are doing everything we can. >> reporter: his former chief of staff revealed that she once consulted an astrologer in making his schedule. she was fighting teen alcohol and drug abuse creating the campaign, just say no. after ronald r

was one of the greatest first ladies. extraordinary human being. such a wonderful partner to her husband, to president reagan. i know -- [ applause ] -- she will join him now in heaven, and this love affair between the two of them will start all over again. >> and it is that love affair that will be part of nancy reagan's enduring legacy. coming up in our next half hour, we'll take a look back at their long life and love together, as they became known as nancy and ronnie to most of us. back to you. >> natalie, 52 years of marriage. that's nice. >> one of nancy reagan's many trusted adviser, guiding him through decisions throughout his presidency. andrea mitchell covered the reagan administration. good morning to you. >> good morning, savannah. she was one of the most consequential first ladies in modern american history. ronald reagan's life partner, chief protector and political adviser. a story right out of the movies. that's, in fact, where it all started. >> reporter: she always dreamed of being an actress and, in a w

dressed like some bag lady, mrs.dhand rose" and smashed a china plate on stage. >> she walked on that stage and people were so astonished. they just rose from their seatsed aseats and started screaming. >> i remember i was scared to death. >> you could feel the attitude change in that room. >> do you think that what you wanted to accomplish that night, you did? >> well, they applauded. >> how do you explain the fact that people seem to like and be impressed with nancy reagan now? >> well, i hope they like me. but i think it's been a process of getting to know me. and that took a long time. and congestion. no other nasal allergy spray can say that. when we breathe in allergens our bodies react by over producing six key inflammatory substances that cause our symptoms. most allergy pills only control one substance. flonase controls six. and six is greater than one. complete allergy relief or incomplete. let your eyes decide. flonase. 6>1 changes everything. ♪coming soon from progressive, it's "savin' u," the new hit sin

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first lady -- i don't know if you can to the second lady, the first lady of the knotted states and dr. jill biden. now, the flag that flew over the capital on january 1, 2016. the day that she retired from the memorial foundation. recognition of her service, in the presence of the first lady and so many members of congress, it is our honor to honor all of you in presenting brigadier general wilma of the u.s. air force with this flag. god bless you, general. and god bless america. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, following third up archer, please enjoy refreshments here at statutory hall. [inaudible] >> coming up on c-span, house energy committee on the bioethics and fetal tissue donation. then remarks by the german foreign minister. journal, newington york republican congressman chris gibson and minnesota democratic commerce meant tim walz -- democratic congressman tim walz talk about their opposition -- chair of election commission, thomas hicks, will talk about voting integrity in the upcoming election. join the discussion. republican012 residential candidate met romney talks abo

first ladies. former first ladies.in attendance to honor nancy reagan who will be laid to rest inches from her husband there. what we're remembering her life and as we do so we're talking about what she brought to the white house. stacy, let me go to you. she truly brought -- she got a little bit of grief for this. but brought glamour, really, to the white house. >> she did. >> glamour that we haven't seen in the past presidency. i think this goes right back to her childhood when she grew up with a mother who was always the star of every show because her mother was an actress and nancy really enjoyed that magical world of the theater. >> she redecorated the white house. she ordered a massively expensive full set of china, which she got criticism for, but later down the road, you say hillary clinton was grateful for that. >> it was the only full set of china available. she understood that she was one of the least popular first ladies but, you know, she -- for her it was about bringing glamour back. jackie kennedy had a

first lady obama releasing a statement saying, our former first lady redefined the role in her time here, and we remain grateful for nancy reagan's life. thankful for her guidance and prayerful that she and her beloved husband are together again. the first lady who succeeded her, barbara bush, writing, nancy reagan was totally devoted to president reagan, and we take comfort that they will be reunited once more. and former president george w. bush saying, her influence on the white house was complete and lasting. as a woman who expanded the role of first lady, her influence was felt far beyond washington. michael j. fox tweeting, i will always be grateful to nancy reagan for her leadership on stem cells, class, grace and guts. rest in peace. arnold schwarzenegger, from hollywood to the governor's mansion, praised the former first lady. first ladies. extraordinary human being. such a wonderful partner to her husband, to president reagan. i know -- [ applause ] -- she will join him now in heaven, and this love affair between the two of them will start all over again. >> and it is that love

first lady. smitten with her ronnie. >> well, at that point, i just wanted to meet ronald reagan! >>> the gloves come off in the democratic debate with bernie sanders showing he is not backing down. >> excuse me. of ripping off "the new york times" famed crossword puzzles. editor. >> they should have a crossword puzzle that is worthy of their editor. >>> good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. good to be with you. i'm meg oliver in for aemg. >>> nancy reagan died yesterday at the age of 94 from congestive heart failure. above all else, mrs. reagan is being remembered for her devotion next to her husband. she will be buried next to her you husband at the reagan presidential library in california. teri okita is here with more. >> reporter: you're right. the condolences are pouring in, both from the famous and everyday citizens who are using >> reporter: a steady stream of mourners stopped at the reagan presidential library to pay respects for the former f

i tell you, i called her quite a lady. she was a doll. she was a good, good lady.as fun to be around. she was smarter than a lot of people gave her credit for. >> yeah. >> and she was a great first lad lady. >> she was obviously tremendously influenced by the assassination attempt during her husband's first term as president. those of us who lived through that period will never forget. he was rushed to george washington university hospital and he said something to the effect, i forgot to duck. it was touch and go, larry, as those of us remember, as doctors later said. he could have easily passed a y away. fortunately, he didn't. >> when i had my heart attack, i was put in the same cubicle where he was brought. i had an association with the reagans. i was there when they came out in favor of the law, the guy who passed away, his pr guy. what was the name -- pr guy that got shot in the head, that survived. >> yeah. jim brady, the president secretary. >> yeah. george washington university since when regulagan came out w the brady law, lot of republicans were upset abo

lady gaga said she' help those athletes. lady gaga: we are so proud of all the kids that are here. they are so awesome and this is no big deal, i' m just mark: lady gaga wasn' celebrity to attend, nbc' s own al roker, tamron hall, and dylan dreyer also took part in the polar plunge. they tweeted out this picture during the event. organizers says the celebrity appearances are part of the reason why the event had a record turnout this year. kensington palace shared some new photos of the royal family, french alps. the duke and duchess of cambridge, and their children george and charlotte, spent some week. the palace says it was their first vacation together as a family of four. it was also the first time prince george and princess charlotte played in the snow. before we, quick check outside. no snow around here. jennifer: we feel like spring all week, 60' s and 70' s and the weekend. for today and tomorrow. we will have a mix of sun and clouds, today more clouds and sun. tomorrow, we should see more sunshine at 71. most of wednesday is dry. then we see often on showers and rain, coul

she became first lady when her husband took office in 1981.uring her stay in the white house she created just say no to drugs campaign. she met ronald reagan in the early 1950s while working as actors in hollywood stay with "action news" and 6abc.com for the life on nancy reagan and the reaction to her death. we're asking you to post on our facebook page tributes to her and what you remember most about her. >>> it's time for the warmup, chris. >> reporter: 50 degrees, that's average for this time of the year. breezy and warmer tomorrow, 60. 70 degrees tuesday afternoon and wednesday, a record-setting high of 74. >>> beautiful. >>> an all quantico returns tonight on 6abc. >>> trainees, meet the class above you. >>> they are one month ahead of you in their training which means they are better, faster and smart than you. >>> tension arise when a new class joins the trainees and alex must testify about the new recent terror attacks as she sinceres to search for the truth. >>> small town big deal is next on channel 6. >>> "action news" continues at

was it as much so during her years as first lady of california? >> i think it did help, and of course, there is a kind of aristocracy of hollywood as well, they were among the first couples of hollywood by the time i got to know them, by the time he's getting to run for governor his film career has peaked but he was extremely known around the country as spokesman for general electric, he made speeches. when i was working in omaha, he'd come through there. you could see the transition from being 1940s liberal to being a 1950s and '60s conservative. and within the los angeles society, they were highly regarded and they had their own set. and she had a very strong sense of who she was, what was appropriate and i thought that she carried herself with great dignity. now she grew up in a family where her father world series a world-famous surgeon and a strong mother in chicago and later in phoenix. so this is something that she had grown up with all of her life. just a little tidbit that people may not be aware of. her mother was an actress in chicago a

the first lady area. mrs. reagan: these had heart problems and they could not operate on them in korea. i put them on the plane and brought them here. on and theyerating recovered. there was a problem about, should they go back to korea or should they not? families wanted them to stay here because they could not support them. and and iany children have the money to support them. they are very happy. collect how old are they now? -- >> how old are they now? at least 16. mrs. reagan: i saw them after the operation. they created quite a stir on the plane coming back here. >> adopted by american citizens? mrs. reagan: i imagine so. thisen you put together area, what was your mission? mrs. reagan: to show what my life was like. this was a big turning point for me. who have never been at a gridiron dinner, what is it? mrs. reagan: held yearly in washington. a very select group of journalists and important people in washington. the image that had been created i do not know whether it was helen thomas or sharon that s

lady gaga said she' help those athletes. lady gaga: we are so proud of all the kids that are here. they are so awesome and this is no big deal, i' m just mark: lady gaga wasn' celebrity to attend, nbc' s own al roker, tamron hall, and dylan dreyer also took part in the polar plunge. they tweeted out this picture during the event. organizers says the celebrity appearances are part of the reason why the event had a

lady of the united states. but the reagans had a very tight-knit group of people who supported them, fninanced them, you know, were around them, often referred to as their kitchen cabinet. i think she really enjoyed her life. deeply devoted to her husband, but i think she also wanted to be seen as somebody who was smart, who was not to be messed with. who had served herself. as i said, i come back to that little comment i made to her and said i noticed your picture wasn't in the capitol. i wanted to put up a picture of you because your served too. she didn't say damn right, but she said yes, i did. so i should be on the wall. i think she liked to think she was a partner in every way. she wasn't some woman standing behind without an opinion. i think if you have read mike deavers' book or others, people did not cross nancy reagan. and i think that she enjoyed that reputation. it was well earned. and i think they were very much of a team. she enjoyed being that team. and i think she felt that she wanted to support

she was much more than just a first lady. she was a symbol of strength and vitality and pride of the united states. >> reporter: mrs. buried next to her husband at the library. a special place on a hilltop with a view they love in a country that loved them both even more. prior to the funeral service for nancy reagan, which is still in the planning process tonight, there will be an opportunity presidential library. it is a place that the former first lady loved deeply and a place that will no doubt be packed with incredibly large crowds in the coming days. lester? >> all right. miguel, thank you. the presidential candidates took a short break from campaigning to offer their condolences and reflections today. in a joint statement bill and hillary strength of character was legendary." senator bernie sanders called her "an exemplary first lady." among the republicans donald trump said mrs. reagan was "an amazing women." senator marco rubio tweet bd her integrity and grace while senator ted cruz praised her deep passion for this

dressed like some bag lady, mrs.on of second hand rose and smashed a china plate on stage. >> she walked on that stage and people were so astonished, they just rose from their seats and started screaming. >> i remember, i was scared to death. >> you could feel the attitude change in that room. >> do you think that what you wanted to accomplish that night, you did? >> well, they applauded. >> how do you explain the fact that -- that people seemed to like and be impressed with nancy reagan now? >> well, i hope that -- i hope they like and -- like me. but i think it's a -- it's been a process of -- of getting to know me, and -- and that took a long time. owen! hey kevin. hey, fancy seeing you here. uh, i live right over there actually. you've been to my place. no, i wasn't...oh look, you dropped something. it's your resume with a 20 dollar bill taped to it. that's weird. you want to work for ge too. hahaha, what well we're always looking for developers who are up for big world changing challenges like making planes, tra

the former first lady, passing away at her home. for president ronald reagan, she was his most trusted supporter. redefining the role of the first lady. a political figure herself. her legacy as a powerful force behind the scenes at the white house. tonight, barbara walters on nancy reagan's condition these final months. our team on a first lady who will be remembered. a special edition of "world news tonight" begins now. >> good evening. great to be with you on a sunday night. reagan. the wife and confidant of president ronald reagan. dying today in california. she will have a lasting legacy, fiercely loyal to her husband, wielding her influence behind the scenes in the white house. even during press conferences, helping her husband. death of her husband, saying her last good-bye before he was laid to rest. california governor jerry brown ordering flags at half-staff. in a moment here, barbara walters joins me. how nancy reagan was in her final year, and behind the scenes in the reagan white house, the reagan marriage. we begin wit

she was the first first lady to address the assembly. she stayed on the sideline of policy but when was there her husband could not find the words. >> doing everything we can. >> a few years later after leaving the white house reagan announced his battle with alzheimer's disease and nancy devoted herself to nursing her husband as his his mind slipped away. >> that is the worst part about this disease. there is nobody to exchange memories with. >> reporter: after his death she put herself at odds with other republicans to push for funding for stem cell research to find a cure for alzheimer's. >> we lost so much time already and i just really can't bear to lose anymore. >> reporter: she traveled to washington for the unavailing of her husband's statue and kept a hand in politics endorsing john mccain's run for the white house in 2008. >> the nominee of the party. >> reporter: nanc suffered falls and age. y she was escorted by george w. bush at the july 2011 funeral of fellow former first lady betty ford. but her last years were lonely. she

she was just one of the, i guess, you are proud of her as a first lady. she was a very strong woman. >> she was a a lot for the country. her say no to drugs was big when i was young. that impacted me a lot. >> reporter: these canadiens tourist remembered how nancy reagan fiercely protected her husband as president. >> i loved the way the way she used to whisper into ronald's ear if she forgot a word, she with coach him on what to say. >> doing everything that we can. >> reporter: nancy reagan invited chris christie to speak at reagan library any california, back in 2011. the governor said in a statement that ace memory he will always treasure. pennsylvania governor tom wolf tweeted this message, saddened by the loss of former first lady nancy reagan who lived an incredible american life. may she rest in peace. for many nancy reagan is remember as someone who brought strength, and elegance to the white house. >> her demeanor, her just class, and very warm person, you just, she just was really good. >> reporter: one of the people we talked with talked about

how should the public view nancy reagan's term as first lady, first to terms of first lady?she was the personnel chief. ok, but no personnel chief has ever slept with the president. but this one did, she had more influence. she had a new kind of influence. she was a very modern first lady in that sense. ronald reagan, their son told judy in the excellent film that pbs did, that she did her best to make sure he could do his best. i was thinking about that this morning. she once said that she, that reagan preferred heights to valleys. and so she would make sure they would go up to the mountains. there is nothing for her to do a fair, but she majored she could be up there with him as often. she went with him and did it metaphorically. she was a height, not a valley. she lightened his mood. she helped him make a mark on the country that needed marking up. susan swain: as we are close here, we are actually going to listen to president reagan's answer to that question. in a 1988 tribute to nancy reagan that happened in conjunction with the gop convention in that year, he talked ab

he tweeted out this photo of him and the late first lady. reagan. reaction to the death of former first lady nancy reagan is pouring in from across america and around the globe. wlwt news 5' s sally kidd is in our washington bureau with more of our team coverage tonight. sally: nancy reagan is being remembered for her devotion to her husband, as well as her tireless advocacy efforts on addiction and alzheimer' s. president obama and the first lady released a statement that reads, in part, in her long goodbye with president reagan, she became a voice on behalf of millions of families going through the depleting, aching reality of alzheimer' s. former president bill clinton and sec. hillary clinton praised her strength of character as legendary. >> she was a very interesting woman, very tough, very convicted. she loved her husband, she loved her country. and at least with me, she was always very fair and decent. sally: sen. bernie sanders says no matter your party or political ideology, she was an exemplary first lady. hopefuls, also reacting, donald

obama said lady. former president and laura bush called her influence on the white house complete and lasting. from both sides of the political divide, donald trump called her an amazing woman. hillary and former president clinton, an extraordinary woman. ordinary people are streaming to the reagan library with flowers and memories. >> she always seemed so kind and sweet and proper, and the way >> reporter: beneath that sweet and proper exterior was a soul of steel. hardened following the assassination attempt against the president just 69 days into his first term, that changed everything. former reagan chief of staff james baker remembers how nancy reagan's number one priority became protecting ronnie. >> she was very, very much his protector. she could be tough. >> i began to think maybe you were playing the circus. >> you knew better. >> reporter: her role as mrs. ronald reagan began in hollywood, where the two actors met and fell in love. arnold schwarzenegger, another actor turned california gove

she was always a classic lady. she brought great class and dignity and my sense is he would be so disgusted by the people reaching for his mantel same time they call each other bad names. she would be disgusted with the whole thing. one of the interesting things i was acting chief of staff once. she always tried to help him take care of him and he loved the ranch. the ranch was not this big glamorous dallas ranch. a two bedroom house with rattlesnakes and mosquitos and scenery but he loved to go out and work and chop weeds. he was looking forward to putting a new roof on. he was so excited. barney was the foreman of the ranch and she called barney and said i don't want him on that roof. you put the new roof on. we arrived out there and reagan was disappointed by seeing the roof. he said tear it off. my plans were to rebuild it. that's his great fun. she was a great addition to everything he ever did. a country obviously owes her a great deal. >> thank you very much. we're getting a lot of response obviously around

. >> our ba top story our nation mourning the loss and paying tributey to former first lady first lady nancy reagan. >> she passed away at at here home it at her home in bel air. >> we go live with more on how she will be remembered. >> absolutely. >> nancy reagan was known as the indispensable partner ofs president ronald reagan one ofne the most influential first ladies of the 20th century. she was 94 years old when she passed away yesterday.94 president obama released a remain grateful forre her guidanceid and pray that she and her beloved husband are back together again the one-time actress championed the national na just say no antidrug campaign in the 1980s. she also had a lot of other causes in the white house f she was a passionate advocate for lifting theti restrictions on stem stem cell research. there was a campaign stop in columbus yesterday, presidential candidate governor casey can arnold schwarzenegger disgusted. >> and i know she would join in on heaven. she made sure the people around her were with the people committed around her she strong and in a total class act mrs

[applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, please stand as dr. benediction. >> let us -- let us pray. resonateord god, we with the sentiments of gratitude , spoken by dr. reese. we again say thank you. us overu for sustaining a way that with tears has been watered. thank you for enabling us to hopevere during days when unborn has died. we praise you for this ceremony that bestows the congressional ,old medal on the foot soldiers boots on the ground who serve as catalysts for the voting rights act of 1965. courage of these drum majors for justice, may we tackle the challenges of this generation with a similar creativity and competence. lord, continue to bless and keep us. poor in misfortune and rich in blessings. give us enough challenges to keep us humble, enough hurt to keep us humane, enough failure to keep our hands tightly in yours and enough success to make us certain we are walking with you. we pray this prayer in the name of him who said "i have come that you might have light and ,ight have it more abundantly amen. >> ladies and gentlemen,

very modern first lady in sense.ald reagan, their son, told did,in that film that cbs that she did her best to make sure he could do his best. was think being that this morning. reagan preferred heights to valleys. make sure he could go up in the mountains. do ups nothing for her to there. she made sure he can be there. she went with him. she was the height, not a valley in his life. lightened his she mood and she helped him make a mark on the country that needed up.ing >> as we close here, we're going to actually listen to president answer to that question. in a 1988 tribute to nancy that happened in conjunction with the gop convention in that year. her.lked about that's how we're going to close our program. since we're closing with video. me say thanks to both of you to help tell the story of nancy reagan. we appreciate it. you susan. >> now president reagan in his own words. reagan.ght about nancy >> what do you say about 1 who give -- someone who gives your life meaning? what do you say about someone who's always