Ronald Reagan's First Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981 outlines the objectives of the newly elected 40th President of the United States. The overall tone inspires heroic renewal. It starts by acknowledging the troubles of the domestic economy but ends with the belief that, with the help of the people and the support of a more efficient government, America can once again be a beacon of hope, freedom, and strength for the rest of the world.
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