On March 28, 1985, Ronald Reagan became the first and only sitting U.S. president to visit the New York Stock Exchange and ring the opening bell. Speaking from the trading floor, he advocated for tax reform and reduced government spending, famously declaring, "We're going to turn the bull loose". Reagan's visit to the NYSE trading floor highlighted his administration's commitment to the "miracle of the marketplace". His speech aimed to encourage economic expansion, reduce government, and promote a "bull" market. He received a Statue of Liberty with the Bull of Wall Street, reinforcing his, often referred to as "Reaganomics," policy of fostering economic growth, reducing inflation, and encouraging investment. The visit occurred during an economic recovery period that brought record-high trading volumes and increased market participation.
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