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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 15, 1981

Few others can claim the patriotism demonstrated by our Hispanic citizens.

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Sep 15, 1981

I hope that all Americans will reflect on how lucky we are to have such a wonderful people as a part of our country and a part of ourselves.

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Sep 15, 1981

Active and informed citizenship is not just a right; it is a duty.

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Sep 15, 1981

all of us from the West have a special place in our hearts for Hispanic culture.

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Sep 14, 1981

Mr. Carey has been business development manager with Telemedia, Inc.

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Sep 14, 1981

It should never be forgotten that when educational opportunities were denied elsewhere, these institutions offered hope to black Americans.

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Sep 14, 1981

I'm as committed today as on the first day I took office to balancing the budget, freeing the people from punitive taxation, and making America once again strong enough to safeguard our freedom.

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Sep 14, 1981

And to paraphrase the motto of the United Negro College Fund: Let us recognize that America's historic black college is a 'terrible thing to waste.'

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Sep 14, 1981

Mr. Brown is a member of the Nevada, District of Columbia, and American Bar Associations.

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Sep 14, 1981

to achieve a significant increase in the participation by historically Black colleges and universities in Federally sponsored programs

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