government cheese (U.S.)

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President Ronald Reagan smiles and holds up a large block of cheddar cheese while standing next to another man at an outdoor event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Three individuals stack and distribute boxes of government cheese and butter on a table for food assistance.

A grilled cheese sandwich cut diagonally.

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President Ronald Reagan smiles and holds up a large block of cheddar cheese while standing next to another man at an outdoor event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

President Ronald Reagan (left) holding a block of government cheese on May 30, 1985.

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Three individuals stack and distribute boxes of government cheese and butter on a table for food assistance.

Workers stacking cheese and butter for distribution to food aid recipients

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A grilled cheese sandwich cut diagonally.

Uses for government cheese

While the receipt of government cheese could be embarrassing, some still claim that...

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