What kind of humor did President Ronald Reagan use when he said, "I want to begin by saying how grateful I am that you've asked me here to participate in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus. Now, it isn't true that I was present at the first anniversary."
A) teasing audience members
B) using a humorous quotation
C) telling a joke about his family
D) using self-effacing humor
E) making fun of old people

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President Ronald Reagan used self-effacing humor by joking that he wasn't present at the first anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, which is a way of poking fun at himself and his own age.

What Kind of Humor Did President Ronald Reagan Use When