Sheila Tate shares new biography of Nancy Reagan at April 4 Headliners Book Rap

Sheila Tate, who served as press secretary to former First Lady Nancy Reagan from 1981 to 1985, plans to offer a glimpse into Reagan's personal life in a discussion about her book Lady in Red: An Intimate Portrait of Nancy Reagan at a National Press Club Headliners Book Rap on Wednesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m.

This event will feature a discussion with the author, an audience question-and-answer session, and a book signing. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for the general public and can be purchased here.

As the First Lady’s press secretary, Tate was at Reagan’s side during some of the most tumultuous and controversial moments of former President Ronald Reagan’s first term in office, including his attempted assassination.

Tate, who considered herself a close confidant of Mrs. Reagan up until her passing in 2016, draws on her personal relationship with Mrs. Reagan as well as interviews with numerous friends and political figures to reveal stories that have never been told before and showcase a more complete -- and at times surprising picture -- of the former First Lady.

After leaving Reagan’s White House staff, Tate co-founded the Washington, D.C., public-relations firm Powell Tate. She also served as press secretary to George H. W. Bush during his successful campaign for the presidency in 1988, and for his transition.

Proceeds from book sales will benefit the Club's nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute, so we kindly ask that you leave all outside books and memorabilia at home.