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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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Sep 28, 1981

Many of our citizens were resigning themselves to permanent economic hardship.

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Sep 28, 1981

We are honored that this courageous man whose life was dedicated to the principles of liberty and justice spent his final days on our shores.

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Sep 28, 1981

Just to make it official, the whole country is grateful to you for what you accomplished this summer.

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Sep 28, 1981

the needs of the hungry and the poor be satisfied meaningfully throughout the world

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Sep 28, 1981

Let’s never lose sight of the common goal—a healthy and a strong America.

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Sep 28, 1981

I expect some good economic signs within a few months of the start of our program.

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Sep 28, 1981

For too long the American people have been told that they are relieved of responsibility for helping their fellow man because government's taken over the job.

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Sep 28, 1981

I think there have been accounts recently of citizens all over the country who are willing to sacrifice a bit now to get America back on the right track.

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Sep 28, 1981

Romulo Betancourt was an especially close friend of the United States.

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