Reagan Supports the Mujahideen (jan 20, 1981 – feb 15, 1988)
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Reagan wanted to weaken the Soviet Union by supporting anticommunist rebels known as the mujahideen. The U.S. trained and funded the rebel group, hoping that they would be able to drive the Soviets out of Afghanistan.
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