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The Diary of Ronald Reagan
The Diary of
Ronald Reagan

Diary Entry - 05/10/1981

Key Facts

  • The President and the First Lady return to the White House from Camp David to have Mother's Day Lunch with their children at the White House.

  • Francois Mitterrand, the 64-year-old leader of the Socialist Party, defeats incumbent Valery Giscard d'Estaing in the runoff election for the presidency of France.

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Left Camp in a dense fog 10:15 A.M.—the kids & the Wicks are coming for Mothers Day. Ron, Doria & Patti, Cindy & Doug Wick arrived in time for lunch. Charley & Mary Jane in the evening. Patti had to leave before dinner for a N.Y. rehearsal. We had a nice day & evening.

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