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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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Dec 31, 1981

Perhaps you know someone or have relatives who now live here.

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Dec 31, 1981

The Soviet Union should realize that its resources might better be spent on meeting the needs of its people, rather than producing instruments of destruction.

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Dec 31, 1981

A system that is efficient in producing machines of war but cannot feed its people.

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Dec 31, 1981

We hope and pray that good will and honesty will prevail and that mankind will be a little better for the things which we as individuals and as a nation will do in the year ahead.

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Dec 31, 1981

The United States will not support the use of any additional land for the purpose of settlements during the transitional period.

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Dec 31, 1981

this requirement runs counter to the basic premise of modern scientific thought as an objective undertaking.

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Dec 28, 1981

This bill embodies this administration's comprehensive black lung reform proposals.

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Dec 28, 1981

I am pleased to sign into law today S. 1192, the Union Station Redevelopment Act of 1981.

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Dec 28, 1981

Pursuant to the Trade Act, I determine that the modifications or continuance of existing duties hereinafter proclaimed are required or appropriate to carry out the trade agreement identified in the third recital of this proclamation.

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