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Speaking before the American Federation of Teachers, President Ronald Reagan accused the National Education Association of promoting "curriculum guides that seem to be aimed at frightening and brainwashing American children" rather than teaching. (UPI Photo/Tim Clary/FILES)

President Reagan greets House Speaker Thomas O'Neill March 17, 1986 at a dinner honoring the Speaker of the House on St. Patrick's Day. (UPI Photo/Larry Rubenstein/FILES)

Frank Sinatra is congratulated by Nancy Reagan March 23, 1985 after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Reagan. Sinatra was among 13 recipients of the nation's highest civilian award. (UPI Photo/Larry Rubenstein/FILES)

President Reagan gives the "thumbs-up" sign during the opening of the International Games of the Disabled June 17, 1984. (UPI Photo/Tim Clary/FILES)