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On the recordOctober 2, 1988
Generations of Americans recall the lines of Joaquin Miller's poem, 'Columbus': 'Now speak, brave Adm'r'l, speak and say'—He said: 'Sail on! sail on! and on!'
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Proclamation 5878—Columbus Day, 1988

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