Ronald Reagan actually said...

I urge all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to express our respect and appreciation for the outstanding academic and social accomplishments of the Nation's black institutions of higher learning.

Context

Proclamation 5239—National Historically Black Colleges Week

09/23/1984

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