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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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Dec 1, 1986

If illegal acts were undertaken, those who did so will be brought to justice.

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Dec 1, 1986

I do hereby proclaim December 11, 1986, as National SEEK and College Discovery Day.

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Dec 1, 1986

I intend to make their conclusions and recommendations available to Congress and to the American people.

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Dec 1, 1986

I do hereby proclaim the week of December 1 through December 7, 1986, as National Aplastic Anemia Awareness Week.

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Dec 1, 1986

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 1986, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

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Dec 1, 1986

The future of our country depends on equal access to education for all students.

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Dec 1, 1986

Every American should have the opportunity to pursue an education beyond the high school level.

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Dec 1, 1986

It is our obligation to our dead—it is our sacred obligation to their children and our children—that we must never forget what we have learned.

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Dec 1, 1986

I can appreciate why some of these things are difficult to comprehend, and you're entitled to have your questions answered.

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