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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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Nov 17, 1981

We can be expected to continue our opposition to any interference in the internal affairs of Western Hemisphere countries.

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Nov 15, 1981

I fully support the comparability principle as the best basis for determining Federal pay.

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Nov 15, 1981

I am proud to nominate Clarence M. Pendleton, Jr., and Mary Louise Smith to the Commission on Civil Rights.

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Nov 13, 1981

You realize that after seeing this, we don't think that there may be very many turkeys left around.

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Nov 11, 1981

I am signing this notice of the continuation of the national emergency declared November 14, 1979.

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Nov 11, 1981

No. As a matter of fact, if anyone wants to look closely, our original tax plan did not contain the reduction of the 70-percent bracket.

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Nov 9, 1981

A long, dragged-out tragedy, Vietnam, divided our nation and damaged America's self-image.

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Nov 9, 1981

This program is one way of expressing our commitment not only to Vietnam veterans but to all those who now serve our country in the military.

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