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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 3, 1981

Let me make our goal in this program very clear: jobs, jobs, jobs, and more jobs.

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Sep 3, 1981

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Rodney N. Searle as Chairman of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission.

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Sep 3, 1981

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Susan Meredith Phillips.

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Sep 3, 1981

I urge American workers to save and invest, because I believe that when our economic program takes full effect, Americans again will be rewarded for working extra hours or assuming more responsibility.

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Sep 3, 1981

Our policy has been and will continue to be: What is good for the American worker is good for America.

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Sep 3, 1981

The Hispanic peoples, their traditions, language and culture are a vital part of the American heritage.

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Sep 3, 1981

It is, therefore, fitting that we set aside this week to honor the Hispanic peoples that are among us as a nation of Americans.

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Sep 3, 1981

Today I announce my intention to nominate Jeffrey S. Bragg to be Federal Insurance Administrator.

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Sep 2, 1981

We are not retreating from our program of building up our defenses.

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