President of the United States

Historical eventJuly 71981

President of the United States

US President Ronald Reagan nominates Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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When
Tuesday, July 7 198145 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1980s
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Dates: From 1981.

What happened

The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.

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When did President of the United States happen?

July 7 1981 — 45 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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