- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDonald Thomas Regan
- Nickname
- Don
- Donald Regan was born on December 21, 1918 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Ann Gordon Buchanan. He died on June 10, 2003 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.
- SpouseAnn Gordon Buchanan(July 11, 1942 - June 10, 2003) (his death, 4 children)
- His name similarity to the President he served under, Ronald Reagan.
- U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, 1981-1985.
- 1985-1987 White House Chief of Staff. Allegedly fell out with Nancy Reagan, whom he had to consult about "good, bad or iffy days" for President Reagan to make public appearances and important meetings. Nancy consulted her astrologer instead. Don Regan had to resign in the aftermath of the Iran-Contras scandal.
- Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 454-456. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.
- He often went by the name 'Don', because reading his full name on paper, looks like it's the President himself, 'Ronald Reagan'.
- His Chief of Staff predecessor and successor each share the same last name: Baker (though not related).
- I read that I'm ruthless. I'll have to let history reveal whether I'm ruthless or not.
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