Anger over 'Ronald Reagan blood' auction [View all]

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Source: BBC

The foundation of former US President Ronald Reagan has expressed outrage after a vial said to contain his blood was put on sale in an online auction.

British-based PFC Auctions says the blood sample was taken from Reagan after the failed 1981 assassination attempt against him. The PFC website put the latest bid for the vial at £6,270 ($9,910) on Tuesday.

John Heubusch, executive director of the foundation, said that, if true, it would fight to stop "this craven act".

"If indeed this story is true, it's a craven act and we will use every legal means to stop its sale or purchase," he said.


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