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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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Nov 3, 1988

Will you make sure to cast your vote for family and against drugs by choosing Jack Davis for Congress?

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Nov 3, 1988

We resolve to remind ourselves of the enormous evil of which mankind is capable and to remain vigilant.

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Nov 3, 1988

We gather today to bear witness to the past and learn from its awful example.

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Nov 3, 1988

I've been President for 8 years now, and nobody knows better than I that the most qualified man alive in the world for the job, yes, the best man alive for the job, is George Bush.

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Nov 3, 1988

It is our profound belief in and our readiness to defend the immortal declaration 'that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.'

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Nov 3, 1988

Yes, your vote is important, and, yes, the choice this year is very important.

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Nov 3, 1988

I am pleased to appoint Lauro F. Cavazos to the Board of Governors of the American National Red Cross.

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Nov 3, 1988

Kristallnacht surely should have alerted everyone that time had run out.

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Nov 3, 1988

This election is a referendum on liberalism and an examination of our commitment to our traditional values.

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