Here we go with the re-writing history once again; White House under fire for adding Obama policy plugs to past presidents’ bios

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The Obama White House is drawing ridicule for appending the official online biographies of nearly every president over the last century in order to link President Obama’s accomplishments to the former commanders in chief.

The Obama team went into the pages of U.S. presidents dating back to Calvin Coolidge to add friendly looking “Did you know?” fact boxes to the end of their bios. Those additions were used to plug a host of Obama administration initiatives, ranging from the health care overhaul to the so-called “Buffett Rule” to his green-energy policies.

For instance, the following line was added to the official bio of the late President Ronald Reagan: “In a June 28, 1985, speech, Reagan called for a fairer tax code, one where a multimillionaire did not have a lower tax rate than his secretary. Today, President Obama is calling for the same with the Buffett Rule.”

The White House is coming under heavy criticism from conservatives for the changes, and not just to Reagan’s page.Read more:   thank you Craig

Public Papers of Ronald Reagan  June 1985

Remarks at a Luncheon With Community Leaders in Chicago Heights, Illinois  June 28, 1985

Remarks to State and Local Officials During a White House Briefing on Tax Reform  June 27, 1985

Ronald Wilson Reagan

Remarks on Signing the Tax Reform Act (October 22, 1986)

In his remarks, President Reagan promises sweeping tax reform and tax relief for the poor, working families, and businesses alike. He notes that the Tax Reform Act of 1986 is intended to stimulate economic growth and job creation, and provide tax cuts. This bill is a departure from the TEFRA tax increases of 1982 and a return to Reagan-endorsed economic policies.

This transcript contains the published text of the speech, not the actual words spoken. There may be some differences between the transcript and the audio/video content.

 Reagan declared war against international terrorism, sending American bombers against Libya after evidence came out that Libya was involved in an attack on American soldiers in a West Berlin nightclub.

By ordering naval escorts in the Persian Gulf, he maintained the free flow of oil during the Iran-Iraq war. In keeping with the Reagan Doctrine, he gave support to anti-Communist insurgencies in Central America, Asia, and Africa.

Overall, the Reagan years saw a restoration of prosperity, and the goal of peace through strength seemed to be within grasp.

Did you know? 

• President Reagan designated Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday; today the Obama Administration honors this tradition, with the First and Second Families participating in service projects on this day.
• In a June 28, 1985 speech Reagan called for a fairer tax code, one where a multi-millionaire did not have a lower tax rate than his secretary. Today, President Obama is calling for the same with the Buffett Rule. 

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