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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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Jul 20, 1987

Our message to anyone who would trash or vandalize our public lands has been forcefully stated—and that may be putting it mildly.

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Jul 20, 1987

The drug benefit is a prohibitively expensive Medicare expansion unrelated to financial catastrophes, with an estimated first year cost of $5.8 billion.

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Jul 20, 1987

We take pride in our freedom, and we also take pride in the natural grandeur of our land.

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Jul 19, 1987

The United Nations Security Council has taken an historic step today toward ending the increasingly dangerous conflict between Iran and Iraq.

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Jul 17, 1987

The more people know about the Sandinista Communists, the more they support the freedom fighters.

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Jul 17, 1987

The Sandinistas spelled out their plans for subversion and aggression throughout Central America in the secret, but now notorious, 72-Hour Document.

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Jul 17, 1987

Fifty years ago, a milestone in our Nation's artistic history was achieved when 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' became the first full-length animated feature film.

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Jul 17, 1987

We can also be grateful for the contribution that animation has made to producing so many family films during the last half-century.

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Jul 17, 1987

Believe me, the current efforts of the Central American democracies to seek a peaceful and democratic outcome will not succeed if the Communists think that all they have to do is wait a few months and see if this country still has the…

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Jul 17, 1987

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, do hereby proclaim that during the week beginning July 16, 1987, marking the 50th anniversary of feature film animation, the people of the United States are encouraged to observe this historic milestone.

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