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If the federal government had been around when the Creator was putting His hand to this state, Indiana wouldn't be here. It'd still be waiting for an environmental impact statement.

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Ronald Reagan
Age: 93 †
Born: 1911
Born: February 6
Died: 2004
Died: June 5
40Th U.S. President
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