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Diary Entry - 10/16/1982

Ronald Reagan's white house diaries for the day of 10-16-1982

Key Facts

  • President Reagan makes a radio address to the Nation on the economy.

  • The President and First Lady watch the movie "Gregory's Girl."

  • China announces that it has successfully fired a ballistic missile from a submarine.

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All set for a ride on Sat. then it started to rain—even a snow flurry so we sent the horses home. Then the sun came out & Sunday was also beautiful although crisp & cool. Sat.’s radio broadcast was on the economy. I cited F.D.R. and said our greatest problem now was fear.

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