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Ronald Reagan: “Leo Ryan is the 88th recipient of a Congressional Gold Medal and only the 4th Member of Congress to receive this high…”

On the recordNovember 17, 1983
Leo Ryan is the 88th recipient of a Congressional Gold Medal and only the 4th Member of Congress to receive this high honor from his colleagues.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Statement on Signing the Bill Authorizing a Congressional Gold Medal Honoring the Late Representative Leo J. Ryan

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