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September 03, 2011
Precedented: Tip O'Neill Refused a Reagan Request To Address the House; Will Media Correct?
The media reported it as a verified fact that it was "unprecedented" that any Speaker had refused a President's request for a joint session.
Well, Tip O'Neill refused Reagan's request to appear before the House. Not a joint session, but just the House; Tip O'Neill said no.
Tip O'Neill
He hated blacks.