Politics | Ronald Reagan Reagan Statue Unveiled on Hill Bronze statue graces Capitol rotunda By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Jun 3, 2009 12:52 PM CDT Copied Former First Lady Nancy Reagan walks to the podium with former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, left, and a Capitol police officer during a ceremony to unveil a statue of her husband. (AP Photo) An overjoyed and teary-eyed Nancy Reagan watched with delight as a bronze statue of her beloved late husband Ronald Reagan was unveiled at the US Capitol today. Reagan-era policymakers also looked on in the Capitol's Rotunda as blue cloth was pulled to reveal a 7-foot statue that casts the 40th president flashing his legendary aw-shucks grin. Read These Next After girl goes overboard on cruise, 'hero' dad to the rescue. Kohberger agrees to plea deal in Idaho killings. UPS driver hits the Slip 'N Slide with some partying teens. Obituary reveals teacher's same-sex marriage, and he's fired. Report an error