Reagan presidency highlights and Iran-Contra affair timeline
A condensed timeline recounts Ronald Reagan's 1980 election victory over Jimmy Carter sworn in as 40th president, the 1981 assassination attempt, O Connor's nomination, PATCO firing, 1982 to 1986 foreign policy moves with Thatcher and Libya, the 1983 Lebanon bombing and Grenada invasion, 1984 reelection, 1985 Bitburg visit, Geneva Summit, 1986 Iran-Contra revelations, North and Poindexter firings, and the hostages connection.
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Lebanon
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Walter Mondale
Bitburg
Adolf Hitler
Geneva
Mikhail Gorbachev
Tripoli
Bengazi
Libya
Berlin
Reykjavik
Iceland
Ronald Reagan in His Own Words Timeline 1911 2004
A compact chronology of Ronald Reagan's life and key statements from 1911 to 1991 including quotes on government and wars. It covers his remarks about government as a problem, the Lebanon bombing, Iran-Contra reflections, and major U S Soviet summits and the 1988 election.
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Former presidents react to Ronald Reagan death
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton remember Ronald Reagan for his optimism and leadership. The former president notes Reagan’s impact on freedom worldwide and mentions the Berlin Wall piece at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington.
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Hillary
America
Washington
Ford mourns passing of President Reagan
Gerald Ford and Betty express deep sadness at the death of longtime friend Ronald Reagan. They honor his leadership during difficult times and offer heartfelt condolences and prayers to Nancy and the Reagan family.
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Betty
President Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Nancy
Bush remarks on friendship and leadership after loss
George H. W. Bush reflects on political rivals becoming close friends as he and Barbara mourn a great president and friend. He notes the ability to take a stand without creating bitterness or enmity among others, per The Associated Press.
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