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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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Oct 23, 1988

I don't measure the success of our Olympic teams only by the tally of medals they bring home.

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Oct 23, 1988

The most important accomplishment of all was the many hours of training that each of you endured.

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Oct 23, 1988

I say, look out world, because the USA is going for the gold again.

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Oct 23, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the month of October 1988 as National Lupus Awareness Month.

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Oct 23, 1988

Just to make it to the level of Olympic competition is one of the greatest achievements a human being can attain in a lifetime.

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Oct 23, 1988

Drugs kill that promise, and that's why we all want a drug-free America.

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Oct 23, 1988

Not relying on drugs or banned substances, you set a fine example for the youth of America.

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Oct 23, 1988

This team showed the world that America stands for fair play and sportsmanlike conduct.

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Oct 23, 1988

Appointment of Juanita Donaghey Duggan to be Executive Secretary of the Domestic Policy Council.

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Oct 21, 1988

the last time they were in office, the liberals clobbered the American middle class—and we stopped them.

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Oct 21, 1988

Main Street America is in better shape today than it's ever been.

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Oct 21, 1988

the typical family's income after taking out inflation has soared more than 10 percent.

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