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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 15, 1987

I have determined that the extension of relief as provided under Proclamation 5074 is consistent with our national economic interest.

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Jul 15, 1987

In order to facilitate the orderly transition between my original import relief measure and the extension that I will proclaim, I will extend the country allocations for stainless steel bar and wire rod and alloy tool steel for a period of…

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Jul 15, 1987

I have now determined that the relief provided in Proclamation 5074, as subsequently modified, should be extended through September 30, 1989.

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Jul 15, 1987

You’re all demonstrating the spirit of initiative and cooperation that made our nation great and will keep her great.

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Jul 15, 1987

I have decided to provide relief in a form consistent with my belief in minimal government interference in the marketplace.

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Jul 14, 1987

Let's complete the civil rights movement by writing a guarantee of the American dream into the Constitution.

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Jul 14, 1987

I do hereby proclaim July 13-July 26, 1987, as United States Olympic Festival—1987 Celebration and July 17, 1987, as United States Olympic Festival—1987 Day.

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Jul 13, 1987

I do hereby proclaim the week of August 2 through August 8, 1987, as National Podiatric Medicine Week.

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Jul 12, 1987

If I could enlarge, this isn't about Indiana, but just let me tell you a little incident in my life.

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