October 4th – American Minute – 1983, The Year of the Bible
On OCTOBER 4, 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed the Bill making 1983 the "Year of the Bible":"Now, therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, in recognition of the contributions and influence of the Bible on our Republic and our people, do hereby proclaim 1983 the Year of the Bible in the United States.