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On This Day: President Reagan Proclaimed “War on Drugs” - October 14, 1982

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On this day, October 14, 1982, President Ronald Reagan officially declared a “War on Drugs.” This proclamation marked the beginning of a major government campaign to combat illegal drug use, trafficking, and production. The “War on Drugs” shaped US policy throughout the 1980s, with lasting effects on law enforcement, criminal justice, and society as a whole.

Do you remember the impact of this announcement?
 
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