Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - Center For Public Affairs

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Reagan Library has hosted many events, including the funeral of Ronald Reagan in June 2004, and the first Republican presidential candidates' debate of the 2008 primaries. On May 23, 2007, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer held a brief private talk and a press conference. On July 17, 2007, Polish President Lech KaczyƄski presented Poland's highest distinction, the Order of the White Eagle, to Mrs. Reagan on behalf of her husband.

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