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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

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

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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 2, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 30 through November 5, 1988, as National Jukebox Week.

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Nov 1, 1988

The enforcement provisions of this Act, however, must be read to respect the President's authority under Article II of the Constitution.

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Nov 1, 1988

Now, in this campaign I've heard the deficit called mine—that it is so big.

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Nov 1, 1988

The legislation would constrain the ability of the Federal Government to obtain strategic and critical minerals.

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