President Reagan Attends Caspar Weinberger Farewell Ceremony
Outgoing Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger (L) points out something of interest as he and President Reagan attend a farewell ceremony for Weinberger. The president took the occasion to endorse the Star Wars missile defense system, saying "We will not disarm unilaterally in this one area, or any area." (UPI Photo/Tim Clary/FILES)
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