On Nov. 15, philanthropists give to each other - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Even the most savvy presidential trivia buffs might be stumped by this factoid: Who signed the proclamation that designated Nov. 15 as National Philanthropy Day?
For those who didn't consider Ronald Reagan among the possibilities, there's good reason: Right after his Nov. 14, 1986, announcement at the Old Executive Office Building that there would be an annual observance of charitable donors and their good works, Mr. Reagan changed the subject of his speech to the headline-grabbing Iran-Contra affair.
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