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A draft of the speech passage, inserted in a nationally televised address, in which Ronald Reagan publicly revealed his Strategic Defense Inititave (SDI/"Star Wars") proposal. Draft incorporates edits and comments which President Reagan had made, and includes additional editing besides.

Press briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Larry Speakes, given in the aftermath of the March 30, 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan. Topics include: the health of President Reagan and Press Secretary James Brady; Reagan's activities and actions immediately following his hospitalization; foreign reaction; and continuity of government.