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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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Jun 25, 1981

F. Keith Adkinson will be a member of the Federal Trade Commission.

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Jun 24, 1981

Today I announced my intention to nominate Lee M. Thomas to be an Associate Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Jun 24, 1981

Dr. Smith graduated from the United States Military Academy (B.S., 1943).

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Jun 24, 1981

Dr. Smith served as Chairman of the Department of Defense Health Council; Chairman, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Board of Governors.

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Jun 24, 1981

We have to change what has been in existence since the Great Depression, and that is the philosophy of tax and tax, spend and spend, elect and elect.

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Jun 24, 1981

Dr. Smith is married, has six children, and resides in Toledo, Ohio.

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Jun 24, 1981

Why is it inflationary for you to keep and spend more of your own money and it isn't inflationary if government takes it and spends it the way it wants to?

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Jun 24, 1981

Dr. Smith has been a practicing anesthesiologist with the Katchka, Friedman, Crider Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

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Jun 24, 1981

Congress heard the voice of the people, and they acted to carry out the will of the people.

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Jun 24, 1981

It means that for the first time in many years, we have the opportunity to forge a new coalition in this country.

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