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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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Jan 28, 1987

The agreement that I am transmitting today is, with certain exceptions, a positive step toward this goal.

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Jan 28, 1987

The time has come for us to devise a solution for this problem.

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Jan 28, 1987

We must continue to reduce the Federal budget deficit through spending restraint.

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Jan 27, 1987

The Board shall submit its findings and recommendations to the President by February 19, 1987.

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Jan 27, 1987

We owe it to our children and their children and generations beyond.

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Jan 27, 1987

America will never forget that terrible moment a year ago when our elation turned to horror and then to grief and pain.

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Jan 27, 1987

Christa McAuliffe and all the magnificent Challenger Seven taught this lesson of courage, spirit, and love to America's children.

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Jan 27, 1987

To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, I herewith report seven revised rescission proposals now totaling $723,461,329, twenty-five new deferrals of budget authority totaling…

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Jan 27, 1987

I do hereby proclaim the month of February 1987 as American Heart Month.

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