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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 13, 1983

The maximum penalty for such product tampering, where it results in death, would be imprisonment for any term of years up to life plus a fine of $100,000.

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Oct 13, 1983

Inauguration of operational flights of the Space Transportation System in 1982 promises greatly broadened contributions from space now and for the Nation's future.

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Oct 13, 1983

The United States has a long tradition of sharing its agricultural abundance with those in need.

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Oct 13, 1983

World Food Day serves to remind us that we have a long way to go to achieve what mankind set out to do.

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Oct 12, 1983

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 16 through October 22, 1983, as 'Lupus Awareness Week.'

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Oct 12, 1983

Government is not supposed to wage war against God and religion, not in the United States of America.

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Oct 12, 1983

Let us resolve that every one of our country's public, private, and parochial schools and community colleges—all 110,000 of them—will have formed a partnership in education.

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Oct 12, 1983

Our greatest resource is the human mind, and it isn't dwindling at all.

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Oct 12, 1983

I do hereby proclaim the period November 18 through November 24, 1983, as National Farm-City Week.

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Oct 12, 1983

The primary purpose of the program has remained as originally expressed in the Declaration of Common Purpose by President Eisenhower and Prime Minister MacMillan.

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Oct 12, 1983

The great values that make for civilization are the values for which people have always been willing to die.

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Oct 12, 1983

Education's the fundamental right and responsibility of every parent.

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Oct 12, 1983

That's why giving all of you a good education is so very important.

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Oct 12, 1983

I have believed for a long time that we got off the track and our young people got off the track.

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Oct 12, 1983

Preserving America must begin with faith in the God who has blessed our land.

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Oct 12, 1983

I remain committed to the principle of cooperation in resolving all international problems.

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Oct 12, 1983

I am pleased today to congratulate Prime Minister Thatcher and the British people on the silver anniversary of the Technical Cooperation Program.

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Oct 11, 1983

Modern Americans are enjoying the accomplishments made possible by Columbus' initiative and courage.

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Oct 11, 1983

I believe it is, therefore, important for me to state, in signing this resolution, that I do not and cannot cede any of the authority vested in me under the Constitution as President and as Commander in Chief of United States Armed Forces.

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Oct 11, 1983

It is my fervent hope and belief that this reaffirmation of the support of the executive and legislative branches for the Government of Lebanon and for our partners in the multinational force will promote a lasting peace and hasten the…

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Oct 11, 1983

All Americans are aware of their many contributions in the arts, in business, in industry, and in government—accomplishments of which we, as Americans and Italians, are rightfully proud.

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