Who started the war on drugs?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_Drugs

I’m guessing Reagan.

Yes it was my favorite President Ronald Regan. He by the way is the best of all time Presidents not yet on a coin.

I was thinking Nancy Regan, but I think she coined the phrase “Just say no.”

Hmm, what a surprise! I did a little digging and found an article that says Nixon started it. Here’s an exerpt:

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). President Nixon started this war in 1969, and President Reagan kicked it into high gear. It’s been a full-throttle battle since, even through the Clinton years.
http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3501/women_behind_bars/

Ha scamp you are 100% correct, Nixon started the war on drugs, its funny how many people think it was Reagan.

Maybe ‘cause Carter was loose about it & Nancy was horny about “just say no.”

??? that doesnt even make sense.?.

Jimmy Carter included alcohol in the war on Drugs.
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/Controversies/1044534810.html