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  • Map, Just Say No tour “Nancy Reagan’s Campaign Against Drug Abuse,” East Wing, White House calligraphers
    Map, Just Say No tour “Nancy Reagan’s Campaign Against Drug Abuse,” East Wing, White House calligraphers
  • Achievement Certificate, blue leather album inside is "The National Conference of Christians and Jews Honors Mrs. Nancy Reagan the First Lady of the United States Whose special concern for the youth and older citizens of our nation has been manifested by her exemplary efforts in the area of public service to combat youthful drug abuse, to promote the Foster Grandparents Program and to strengthen family unity"
    Achievement Certificate - "The National Conference of Christians and Jews Honors Mrs. Nancy Reagan... whose special concern for the youth and other citizens of our nation...Show more
    Achievement Certificate - "The National Conference of Christians and Jews Honors Mrs. Nancy Reagan... whose special concern for the youth and other citizens of our nation has been manifested by her exemplary efforts ...to combat youthful drug abuse..." Show less
  • Diff’rent Strokes, plaque - First Lady Nancy Reagan appeared as herself on a special episode of the TV series Diff'rent Strokes in 1983. The anti-drug episode gave Nancy Reagan a large audience for her Just Say No message. She came to talk to Arnold’s (Gary Coleman) school after he learns that drugs are being sold at school while working for the school paper. This framed section of the crawl, or running credits, lists Mrs. Nancy Reagan as a “Special Guest.” Gifted by Dan Walker.
    Diff’rent Strokes, plaque - First Lady Nancy Reagan appeared as herself on a special episode of the TV series Diff'rent Strokes in 1983. The anti-drug episode gave Nancy ...Show more
    Diff’rent Strokes, plaque - First Lady Nancy Reagan appeared as herself on a special episode of the TV series Diff'rent Strokes in 1983. The anti-drug episode gave Nancy Reagan a large audience for her Just Say No message. Gifted by Dan Walker. Show less
    1983.31255.01
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • Stuffed animal, a bear, “Bookum” by TBF Enterprises, Lynn Olmstead, PTL; to be used as puppets in drug abuse instruction
    Stuffed animal, a bear, “Bookum” by TBF Enterprises, Lynn Olmstead, PTL; to be used as puppets in drug abuse instruction
    1983.31428.02
  • Fish Paperweight - A square glass paperweight with an etched design of two fish swimming in some grass. The bottom of the paperweight is inscribed, “THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE AND KCTS SEATTLE, THANK YOU MRS. NANCY REAGAN FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENERGY IN REDUCING DRUG ABUSE.” It was given to Nancy Reagan during the Chemical People Luncheon at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, Washington on 02/14/1984.
    Fish Paperweight - The bottom of the paperweight is inscribed, “THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE AND KCTS SEATTLE, THANK YOU MRS. NANCY REAGAN FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENERGY IN REDUCING ...Show more
    Fish Paperweight - The bottom of the paperweight is inscribed, “THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE AND KCTS SEATTLE, THANK YOU MRS. NANCY REAGAN FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENERGY IN REDUCING DRUG ABUSE. Given by Bernard Clark during the Chemical People Luncheon in 1984. Show less
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  • Stuben Crystal Vase - with a twist design at the base. The vase is etched with text stating, “THANK YOU, Nancy Reagan, SECOND GENESIS, WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 3, 1984.” First Lady Nancy Reagan was given the vase at the Second Genesis Center for Drug Rehabilitated Youths dinner held at the Washington, DC Marriott Hotel on 04/03/1984. It was presented to her by one of the Second Genesis graduates. Gifted by Dr. Sidney Shankman.
    Stuben Crystal Vase - with a twist design at the base. The vase is etched with text stating, “THANK YOU, Nancy Reagan, SECOND GENESIS, WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 3, 1984.” ...Show more
    Stuben Crystal Vase - with a twist design at the base. The vase is etched with text stating, “THANK YOU, Nancy Reagan, SECOND GENESIS, WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 3, 1984.” Gifted by Dr. Sidney Shankman at the Second Genesis dinner in April 1984. Show less
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • A bronze sculpture of a young man being consoled by another man is mounted on a black base. The base has a metal plaque engraved “To Nancy Reagan, For Your Commitment And Dedication To Saving The Young People Of Our Nation, Straight Inc., Cincinnati.” The sculpture was created by S. ED Kerschenheiter. First Lady Nancy Reagan visited several Midwestern states on 09/17/1984, including Ohio. She visited Straight Inc. in Cincinnati. Gifted by Cincinnati Straight, Inc.
    Sculpture of Two Men - The base has a metal plaque engraved “To Nancy Reagan, For Your Commitment And Dedication To Saving The Young People Of Our Nation, Straight Inc., ...Show more
    Sculpture of Two Men - The base has a metal plaque engraved “To Nancy Reagan, For Your Commitment And Dedication To Saving The Young People Of Our Nation, Straight Inc., Cincinnati.” Gifted by Cincinnati Straight, Inc. Show less
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  • Jacket - White satin with red, white, & blue trip, lettered "Nancy" in red, with a "NFDY" Patch, at the left. Nancy Reagan attended the third annual National Federation of Parents (NFP) luncheon on 09/28/1984. There she was given this “coach’s” jacket.
    Jacket - White satin with red, white, & blue trip, lettered "Nancy" in red, with a "NFDY" Patch, at the left. Nancy Reagan attended the third annual National Federation o...Show more
    Jacket - White satin with red, white, & blue trip, lettered "Nancy" in red, with a "NFDY" Patch, at the left. Nancy Reagan attended the third annual National Federation of Parents (NFP) luncheon on 09/28/1984. There she was given this “coach’s” jacket. Show less
  • This is a sculpture of two brass giraffes, one large and the other small. The larger giraffe is craning its neck down toward the smaller giraffe, which is looking up toward it. The giraffes are mounted on a wooden base with a brass plaque stating "NANCY REAGAN 'FOR STICKING YOUR NECK OUT FOR KIDS', NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARENTS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28, 1984." Nancy Reagan attended the third annual National Federation of Parents NFP luncheon on 09/28/1984.
    Sculpture of Giraffes with the inscription: "NANCY REAGAN 'FOR STICKING YOUR NECK OUT FOR KIDS', NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARENTS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28, 1984." ...Show more
    Sculpture of Giraffes with the inscription: "NANCY REAGAN 'FOR STICKING YOUR NECK OUT FOR KIDS', NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARENTS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28, 1984." Gifted by Shirley Coletti at the annual NFP luncheon on 09/24/1984. Show less
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  • A copy of The New Teen Titans comic book on a plaque with a brass plate stating, "Presented to Nancy Reagan by Keebler Company and DC Comics in recognition of your efforts to combat drug abuse among the young people of America."
    A copy of The New Teen Titans comic book on a plaque with a brass plate stating, "Presented to Nancy Reagan by Keebler Company and DC Comics in recognition of your effort...Show more
    A copy of The New Teen Titans comic book on a plaque with a brass plate stating, "Presented to Nancy Reagan by Keebler Company and DC Comics in recognition of your efforts to combat drug abuse among the young people of America." Gifted by Thomas Garvin. Show less
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  • A clear glass sculpture of a heart. The sculpture is known as the “Caring Heart Award,” given to First Lady Nancy Reagan. Gifted by the : Congressional Families for Drug-free Youth.
    Caring Heart Award, sculpture - A clear glass sculpture of a heart. The sculpture is known as the “Caring Heart Award,” given to First Lady Nancy Reagan. Gifted by the : ...Show more
    Caring Heart Award, sculpture - A clear glass sculpture of a heart. The sculpture is known as the “Caring Heart Award,” given to First Lady Nancy Reagan. Gifted by the : Congressional Families for Drug-free Youth Show less
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • A gold-toned metal scroll (b) mounted on a wooden base (a) The text on the scroll states "TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR UNTIRING EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE. GIVEN THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SIX IN BANGKOK, THAILAND GENERAL PREM TINSULANONDA PRIME MINISTER OF THAILAND." At the top of the scroll is an "OFFICE OF THE NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD" emblem.
    International Prevention of Drug Abuse Plaque given to Nancy Reagan during the G7 Economic Summit in Thailand in 1986. Given by Prem Tinsulanonda.
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  • A wooden plaque with a picture of students from Rosewood Avenue School Los Angeles, California, holding a banner stating, "Welcome to Rosewood - A Proud Participant in D.A.R.E." Below the image is a plaque stating, "TO COMMEMORATE FIRST LADY NANCY REAGAN'S VISIT TO ROSEWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM - THANK YOU MCDONALD'S/WILSHIRE ROSEWOOD ADOPTER FEBRUARY 10, 1987."
    A Proud Participant in D.A.R.E given to Nancy Reagan 02/10/1987 during her visit to Rosewood Avenue School in Los Angeles, CA.
  • A crystal baseball etched with stitching and MLB logo, lettered “To NANCY REAGAN 1988 World series [signature] Pete V. Ueberroth COMMISSIONER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.” The ball was given to First Lady Nancy Reagan by Peter Ueberroth, Commissioner, Major League Baseball, during the opening of the 1988 World Series, held in Los Angeles, California. Nancy Reagan threw out the first pitch of Game One on 10/15/1988. That year, Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 games to 1.
    Crystal Baseball, paperweight - inscribed “To NANCY REAGAN 1988 World series [signature] Pete V. Ueberroth COMMISSIONER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.” This was given to Nancy Re...Show more
    Crystal Baseball, paperweight - inscribed “To NANCY REAGAN 1988 World series [signature] Pete V. Ueberroth COMMISSIONER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.” This was given to Nancy Reagan by Peter Ueberroth during the 1988 World Series in Los Angeles, CA. Show less
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • Stamp Album, Official Cachet United Nations Headquarters - United Nations Stamp, blue leatherette album of the first day cover cachet and stamps for “Yes To Life – No To Drugs” United Nations Stamp. Inscribed inside of the album states “PRESENTED TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN IN GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HER EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS.”
    Stamp Album, Official Cachet United Nations Headquarters - given to Nancy Reagan in "grateful acknowledgement" of her "fight against drugs."
  • A faceted crystal award reverse etched with a logo of two people flying inside a circle, lettered “DAYTOP VILLAGE TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY” around the edges, and “DAYTOP VILLAGE FOUNDATION PROMETHEAN AWARD PRESENTED TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN OCTOBER 27, 1981” in the center and “TIFFANCY & CO.” at the bottom. Presented to First Lady Nancy Reagan when she was in New York City, New York in 1981 for the Daytop Village presentation on October 26 and the Daytop Dinner on October 27.
    Daytop Village Foundation Promethean Award, sculpture - inscribed "“DAYTOP VILLAGE TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY” around the edges, and “DAYTOP VILLAGE FOUNDATION PROMETHEAN AWARD...Show more
    Daytop Village Foundation Promethean Award, sculpture - inscribed "“DAYTOP VILLAGE TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY” around the edges, and “DAYTOP VILLAGE FOUNDATION PROMETHEAN AWARD PRESENTED TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN OCTOBER 27, 1981." Show less
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  • Poster - Award-winning poster by William Brown 2nd grade, Oceanway Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico. A part of a national poster contest by the White House Conference for a Drug-Free America.
    Poster - Award-winning poster by William Brown 2nd grade, Oceanway Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico. A part of a national poster contest by the White House Confe...Show more
    Poster - Award-winning poster by William Brown 2nd grade, Oceanway Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico. A part of a national poster contest by the White House Conference for a Drug-Free America. Show less
  • Certificates of Recognition - TWO "CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION", ONE FOR THE PRESIDENT AND ONE FOR THE FIRST LADY, "Certificate of Recognition The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District certify Ronald Reagan / Nancy Reagan has completed the curriculum in Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and has made a personal commitment to avoid using Drugs"
    Certificates of Recognition - Given to President and Mrs. Reagan in recognition of completing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program.
  • "We’re Doing The Best We Can", cartoon - A Pat Oliphant political cartoon, matted in white and in a light wood frame, titled We're Doing the Best We Can. The grim reaper, labeled, "DRUGS," is attacking people with a machete and Reagan is pointing to a button that says, "JUST SAY NO." Reagan: WELL . . . WE'RE DOING THE BEST WE CAN. Punk: Just say, "Well"
    "We’re Doing The Best We Can", a Pat Oliphant political cartoon give to President Reagan from the Kiplinger Foundation.
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  • Postcard - Photograph of Nancy Reagan in the White House looking at a display of drugs and anti-drug paraphernalia, back of postcard reads “Warm press comments appeared about Nancy Reagan and her crusade against drugs, as she blossomed as an advocate for more understanding and help in this national problem affecting so many people March 1982, CL-RR #98 SC18231-colorphoto"© John Ficara Woodfin Camp.
    Postcard - Photograph of Nancy Reagan in the White House looking at a display of drugs and anti-drug paraphernalia . © John Ficara Woodfin Camp.
    Map, Just Say No tour “Nancy Reagan’s Campaign Against Drug Abuse,” East Wing, White House calligraphers
    Achievement Certificate, blue leather album inside is "The National Conference of Christians and Jews Honors Mrs. Nancy Reagan the First Lady of the United States Whose special concern for the youth and older citizens of our nation has been manifested by her exemplary efforts in the area of public service to combat youthful drug abuse, to promote the Foster Grandparents Program and to strengthen family unity"
    Diff’rent Strokes, plaque - First Lady Nancy Reagan appeared as herself on a special episode of the TV series Diff'rent Strokes in 1983. The anti-drug episode gave Nancy Reagan a large audience for her Just Say No message. She came to talk to Arnold’s (Gary Coleman) school after he learns that drugs are being sold at school while working for the school paper. This framed section of the crawl, or running credits, lists Mrs. Nancy Reagan as a “Special Guest.” Gifted by Dan Walker.
    Stuffed animal, a bear, “Bookum” by TBF Enterprises, Lynn Olmstead, PTL; to be used as puppets in drug abuse instruction
    Fish Paperweight - A square glass paperweight with an etched design of two fish swimming in some grass. The bottom of the paperweight is inscribed, “THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE AND KCTS SEATTLE, THANK YOU MRS. NANCY REAGAN FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENERGY IN REDUCING DRUG ABUSE.” It was given to Nancy Reagan during the Chemical People Luncheon at the Westin Hotel in Seattle, Washington on 02/14/1984.
    Stuben Crystal Vase - with a twist design at the base. The vase is etched with text stating, “THANK YOU, Nancy Reagan, SECOND GENESIS, WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 3, 1984.” First Lady Nancy Reagan was given the vase at the Second Genesis Center for Drug Rehabilitated Youths dinner held at the Washington, DC Marriott Hotel on 04/03/1984. It was presented to her by one of the Second Genesis graduates. Gifted by Dr. Sidney Shankman.
    A bronze sculpture of a young man being consoled by another man is mounted on a black base. The base has a metal plaque engraved “To Nancy Reagan, For Your Commitment And Dedication To Saving The Young People Of Our Nation, Straight Inc., Cincinnati.” The sculpture was created by S. ED Kerschenheiter. First Lady Nancy Reagan visited several Midwestern states on 09/17/1984, including Ohio. She visited Straight Inc. in Cincinnati. Gifted by Cincinnati Straight, Inc.
    Jacket - White satin with red, white, & blue trip, lettered "Nancy" in red, with a "NFDY" Patch, at the left. Nancy Reagan attended the third annual National Federation of Parents (NFP) luncheon on 09/28/1984. There she was given this “coach’s” jacket.
    This is a sculpture of two brass giraffes, one large and the other small. The larger giraffe is craning its neck down toward the smaller giraffe, which is looking up toward it. The giraffes are mounted on a wooden base with a brass plaque stating "NANCY REAGAN 'FOR STICKING YOUR NECK OUT FOR KIDS', NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PARENTS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, SEPTEMBER 28, 1984." Nancy Reagan attended the third annual National Federation of Parents NFP luncheon on 09/28/1984.
    A copy of The New Teen Titans comic book on a plaque with a brass plate stating, "Presented to Nancy Reagan by Keebler Company and DC Comics in recognition of your efforts to combat drug abuse among the young people of America."
    A clear glass sculpture of a heart. The sculpture is known as the “Caring Heart Award,” given to First Lady Nancy Reagan. Gifted by the : Congressional Families for Drug-free Youth.
    A gold-toned metal scroll (b) mounted on a wooden base (a) The text on the scroll states "TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR UNTIRING EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE. GIVEN THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SIX IN BANGKOK, THAILAND GENERAL PREM TINSULANONDA PRIME MINISTER OF THAILAND." At the top of the scroll is an "OFFICE OF THE NARCOTICS CONTROL BOARD" emblem.
    A wooden plaque with a picture of students from Rosewood Avenue School Los Angeles, California, holding a banner stating, "Welcome to Rosewood - A Proud Participant in D.A.R.E." Below the image is a plaque stating, "TO COMMEMORATE FIRST LADY NANCY REAGAN'S VISIT TO ROSEWOOD AVENUE SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SUPPORT OF THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM - THANK YOU MCDONALD'S/WILSHIRE ROSEWOOD ADOPTER FEBRUARY 10, 1987."
    A crystal baseball etched with stitching and MLB logo, lettered “To NANCY REAGAN 1988 World series [signature] Pete V. Ueberroth COMMISSIONER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.” The ball was given to First Lady Nancy Reagan by Peter Ueberroth, Commissioner, Major League Baseball, during the opening of the 1988 World Series, held in Los Angeles, California. Nancy Reagan threw out the first pitch of Game One on 10/15/1988. That year, Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 games to 1.
    Stamp Album, Official Cachet United Nations Headquarters - United Nations Stamp, blue leatherette album of the first day cover cachet and stamps for “Yes To Life – No To Drugs” United Nations Stamp. Inscribed inside of the album states “PRESENTED TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN IN GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HER EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS.”
    A faceted crystal award reverse etched with a logo of two people flying inside a circle, lettered “DAYTOP VILLAGE TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY” around the edges, and “DAYTOP VILLAGE FOUNDATION PROMETHEAN AWARD PRESENTED TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN OCTOBER 27, 1981” in the center and “TIFFANCY & CO.” at the bottom. Presented to First Lady Nancy Reagan when she was in New York City, New York in 1981 for the Daytop Village presentation on October 26 and the Daytop Dinner on October 27.
    Poster - Award-winning poster by William Brown 2nd grade, Oceanway Elementary School Albuquerque, New Mexico. A part of a national poster contest by the White House Conference for a Drug-Free America.
    Certificates of Recognition - TWO "CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION", ONE FOR THE PRESIDENT AND ONE FOR THE FIRST LADY, "Certificate of Recognition The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District certify Ronald Reagan / Nancy Reagan has completed the curriculum in Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and has made a personal commitment to avoid using Drugs"
    "We’re Doing The Best We Can", cartoon - A Pat Oliphant political cartoon, matted in white and in a light wood frame, titled We're Doing the Best We Can. The grim reaper, labeled, "DRUGS," is attacking people with a machete and Reagan is pointing to a button that says, "JUST SAY NO." Reagan: WELL . . . WE'RE DOING THE BEST WE CAN. Punk: Just say, "Well"
    Postcard - Photograph of Nancy Reagan in the White House looking at a display of drugs and anti-drug paraphernalia, back of postcard reads “Warm press comments appeared about Nancy Reagan and her crusade against drugs, as she blossomed as an advocate for more understanding and help in this national problem affecting so many people March 1982, CL-RR #98 SC18231-colorphoto"© John Ficara Woodfin Camp.