Childhood and Education Journey of Patti Davis in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Patti Davis. From birth to education, explore key events.
Patti Davis is an American actress and author, known primarily as the daughter of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. She has pursued a career in acting and writing, establishing herself as a figure in the entertainment and literary worlds, separate from her political family background.
October 21, 1952: Patti Davis Born
On October 21, 1952, Patricia Ann "Patti" Davis, daughter of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, was born.
1969: Applied to Northwestern University
In 1969, Patti Davis applied to Northwestern University to study journalism.
1970: Graduation from Orme School
In 1970, Patti Davis graduated from the Orme School of Arizona.
1981: Assassination Attempt on Father
In 1981, there was an assassination attempt on Patti Davis' father.
1984: Married Paul Grilley
In 1984, Patti Davis married Paul Grilley, a yoga instructor.
1990: Divorced Paul Grilley
In 1990, Patti Davis and Paul Grilley divorced.
2011: Launched 'Beyond Alzheimer's' at UCLA
In 2011, Patti Davis launched "Beyond Alzheimer's" at UCLA.
2014: Frustration about dating with Secret Service
In 2014, Davis expressed her frustration about dating with the Secret Service.
September 2018: Sexual Assault Op-Ed
In September 2018, Patti Davis wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post, revealing she had been sexually assaulted nearly 40 years prior.
October 2018: Criticized Trump After Synagogue Shooting
In October 2018, Patti Davis criticized President Donald Trump's response to the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.
August 2019: Condemned Father's Racist Comments
In August 2019, Patti Davis wrote an editorial condemning racist comments made by her father in a 1971 phone conversation.
October 2021: Expressed Disdain for Hinckley's Release
In October 2021, Patti Davis voiced her disdain for John Hinckley Jr.'s full release following the assassination attempt on her father in 1981.
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