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Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.

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Apr 18, 1982

The American people and the people of the Netherlands...traditionally have been advocates of peace.

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Apr 18, 1982

Those who do must be ever mindful of the cost of such well-being.

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Apr 18, 1982

Few nations have had the good will that is the hallmark of the relations between the United States and the Netherlands.

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Apr 15, 1982

I also call upon public officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings open on May 1, 1982.

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Apr 15, 1982

I felt that the news media in general was just creating such a drumbeat of pessimism in this time of recession.

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Apr 15, 1982

We recognize also that... there seems to be a greater urge on the part of our minority citizens to get that kind of education.

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Apr 15, 1982

I reiterate my conviction that the peace of the holy places of Jerusalem must be maintained.

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Apr 15, 1982

I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an…

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