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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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Oct 12, 1981

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you and Queen Sophia to the United States.

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Oct 11, 1981

There's never been any refusal, only until they will recognize Israel's right to exist as a nation, which they still have never done.

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Oct 11, 1981

The proposed acquisition has led many to express concern about future levels of air service to Pacific islands.

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Oct 11, 1981

I can assure you that we have no intention of any Americans engaging in combat.

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Oct 11, 1981

Well, someone else would buy the oil and finance his activities, and so we wouldn't be gaining anything there.

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Oct 8, 1981

We're adding the names of Charles (Tex) Thornton, a man whose energy and enterprise are symbolic of America herself.

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Oct 8, 1981

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 18 through October 24, 1981, as National Forest Products Week.

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Oct 8, 1981

The names of those who have received this honor are stars in the American sky.

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Oct 8, 1981

I remain concerned that our important Federal regulatory review processes not be overlooked in this instance.

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