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Reagaonomics
Artifact ID1981.04699.01
Object Type
Plaque
Gifter
Philip Matalucci
Author
Dr. Andrea Lippi
(Cape May Poet Laureate; Host, The Captain Lippi Television Show, Cape May, NJ)
Date
1981
Medium
Paper, Ink, Wood
Dimensions13 1/2 × 11 in. (34.3 × 27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA plaque with the poem "Reagaonimcs." The poem states, "In God we trust. And this we must, If our nation is to prosper. With a psalm and a prayer We clear the air, And place this on our roster. REAGANOMICS Get the government off our back. Put the train back on the track. Bring the prices down to earth, Make the dollar what it's worth. Reaganomics sure can work, But the people must not shirk. An hours work for an hours pay. That's the slogan of the day. The job at hand Is a challenge true, Common sense Will see us through. Andrea Lippi" written for President Reagan at the request of Philip Matalucci.Historical NoteThe poem was given when President Reagan met with Philip Matalucci.and other grassroots Republicans from sixteen different states in the Cabinet Room on December 7, 1981.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Andrea Lippi 1981
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
Related LinksPresident Reagan's Diary entry for Monday, December 7, 1981