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8 : 00 The President had breakfast with : The First Lady Maureen Reagan Revell , the President ' s daughter 9 : 28 The President went to the Oval Office. 9 : 28 9 : 53 The President met with: George H. Bush, Vice President Donald T. Regan, Chief of Staff 9:53 10: 15 The President met for a national security briefing with : Vice President Bush Robert C. McFarlane, Assistant for National Security Affairs John M. Poindexter, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs Mr . Regan 10: 45 p The President telephoned Robert B. Carleson, Principal and Director, Government Relations , Main Hurd.man Certified Public Accountants , Washington, D. C. The call was not completed. 11: 05 The President went to the Cabinet Room . 11: 05 12 : 06 The President participated in an Economic Policy Council meeting. For a list of attendees , see APPENDIX "A." 12 : 06 The President returned to the Oval Office. 12 : 10 The President went to t he East Room. 12:10 12 : 20 The President participated in a briefing on the tax plan with a group of evangelical media. For a list of attendees , see APPENDIX "B ." 12: 20 The President returned to the second floor Residence. He was accompanied by Vice President Bush. 12:20 1 : 23 The President and Vice President Bush went to the Truman Balcony and had lunch.
1:15 R The President was telephoned by Mr . Carleson. The call was not completed . page ;t THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION AUGU::;'l' 1, 1 9 8:> THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON , D. C . 1111£ 1 : 26 p . m. ftiURSDAY
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1 : 26 p The President telephoned St ephen v . Wilson, attorney with Hochman, Salkin & DeRoy law firm, Beverly Hills , Cali fornia . The call was not completed.
1:29 1 :31 p The President talked with Mr. Carleson.
1:39 1 : 40 R The President talked with Mr . Wilson. 1:44 1 :49 p The President talked with Senator Robert c. Byrd (D- West Virginia) .
1:50 1:51 p The President talked with Mr. McFarlane .
5 : 20 5 : 21 R The Presi dent talked with White House Usher, Nelson c. Pierce. The President met with: 5:22 6 : 14 Senator Robert J . Dole, (R-Kansas) 5 :26 6:14 Donald T . Regan, Chief of Staff 5 : 26 5:32 James F . Kuhn, Special Assistant
7 : 00 The President and the First Lady had dinner.
10:15 The President retired. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DI ARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 2 . 1985 THE WHITE HOOSE TIME DAY WASHINGTON, D. C. 8:00 a.m. FR I DAY
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8:00 The President and the First Lady had breakfast. 9:29 The President went to the oval Office. 9: 32 9:55 The President met with: George H. Bush, Vice President Donald T. Regan, Chief of Staff The President met for a national security briefing with: 9 : 55 10: 10 Vice President Bush 9 : 55 10: 10 Robert c. McFarlane, Assistant for National Security Affairs 9 : 55 10: 10 John M. Poindexter , Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs 9 : 55 10: 10 Mr . Regan 10:03 10 : 10 Donald A. Mahley, Director of Defense Programs, National Security Council (NSC) 10:19 The President went to the Cabinet Room . 10:19 11:09 The President participated in a National Security Planning Group (NSPG) meeting. For a list of attendees , see APPENDIX "A . " 11:09 The President ret urned to the Oval Office. 11:13 11:15 p The President talked with Dennis E. LeBlanc, Director of Federal Relations, Pacific Telesis Group, Washington, D.C. 11: 16 11: 17 p The President talked with David Sam, District Judge for the Fourth Judicial District of Utah. 11:18 11:20 p The President talked with Senator Pete v. Domenici (R-New Mexico). 11 : 21 11 : 23 p The President talked with Senator Paul Laxalt CR-Nevada) . 11 : 24 11:25 p The President tal ked with the First Lady. 11:26 11:28 p The President talked with Representative William H. Gray III CD-Pennsylvania) • 11:29 p The President telephoned Senator Lawton Chiles (continued) THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 2 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 2, 1985 THE WHITE BOUSE TI ME DAY WASHINGTON, D.C. 11: 29 a . m. FRIDAY
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CD-Florida) . The call was not complet ed. 11:30 p The President telephoned Representative Robert H. Michel CR-Illinois). The call was not completed. 11: 32 11: 53 The President met with Secretary of State George P. Shultz. 11:57 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 12:14 The President and the First Lady went to the South Grounds . 12: 17 12:48 The President and the First Lady flew by Marine helicopter from the South Grounds to Camp David, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see AfPENPIX •s . •
1 : 08 1:11 R The President talked with Representative Michel.
2 : 52 2 : 54 R The President talked with Senator Chiles. 8 : 00? The President and the First Lady watched the movie "Showboat. " THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page l LOCATION OATE AUGUST 3, 1985 CAMP DAVID, TIME DAY MARYLAND 12:06 p.m. SATURDAY
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12:06 12:11 The President made a Radio Address to the Nation on the nation's economy. a: oo· The President and the First Lady watched the movie •silverado.• THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 4 , 1985 CAMP DAVI D, TIME DAV MARYLAND 2:29 p.m. SONDAY
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2 : 29 2:58 The President and the First Lady flew by Marine helicopter from Camp David to the South Grounds of the White House. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX · A.· 3 : 01 The President and the First Lady went to the second floor Residence.
5:00 5 : 08 R The President talked with Michael K. Deaver, President of Michael K. Deaver and Associates, Washington, D. C. 7 : 00 The Presi dent and the First Lady had dinner in the study.
11: 00 The President retired . THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN P.age l LOCATION DATE AUGUST 5 , 1985 THE WHITE BOUSE TtME DAY WASHINGTON, D.C. 7 : 45 a . m. MONDAY
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7:45 The President and the First Lady had breakfast. 9:20 The President went to the Oval Office. 9:22 9 : 50 The President met with: George B. Bush, Vice President Donald T. Regan, Chief of Staff 9:50 10:20 The President met for a national security briefing with: Vice President Bush Robert C. McFarlane, Assistant for National Security Affairs John M. Poindexter, Deputy Assistant for : National Security Affairs Mr . Regan 10:44 10:47 p The President talked with Allen e . Nevas, U.S . Attorney for the District of Connecticut. 11:05 ·The President went to the Cabinet Room . 11:05 12:03 The President participated in a briefing on his upcoming mini press conference with senior White Bouse staff. For a list of attendees,. see APPENDIX •A.• 12: 03 The President returned to the Oval Office. 12: 03 12: 35 The President had lunch on the patio outside the Oval Office. 12: 35 The President went to his study. 1:00 The President returned to the Oval Office. 1:01 1 : 27 The President participated in a mini press conference. The President's remarks were broadcast live over nationwide radio and television. Members of the press. 1:57 The President returned to the Oval Office. 2:13 2:28 p The President talked with Suzanne R. Massie, co-author of •Nicholas and Alexandra.• 4:55 4:57 p The President talked with Proctor Jones, resident (continued) THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 2 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 5, 1985 THE WHITE BOUSE TIME DAY WASHINGTON, D. C. 4:55 p.m. MONDAY
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of San Francisco, Californiai and who had recently sent the President a book on Russia. 4:58 5 : 09 p The President talked with Franklin C. Nofziger, consultant, Nofziger and Bragg Communications, Washington, D.C. 5 : 18 5:20 p The President telephoned Armistead I. Selden, President and General Manager, American League for Exports and Security Assistance, Inc., Washington, D.C., at the Bethesda Naval hospital. The President talked with Mrs. Selden. 7:00 The President and the First Lady had dinner. 10:30 The President retired . THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESI DENT RO NALD REAGAN page l LOCATION DATE AUGUST 6 , 1985 THE WHITE HOUSE TIME OAY WASHINGTON, D. C. 7:45 a . m. TUESDAY
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7:45 The President and t he First Lady had breakfast. 9:00 The President went to t he Oval Office. 9:02 9:35 The President met wi t h: • George H. Bush , Vice President Donald T. Regan, Chief of Staff 9:35 10:15 The President met for a national security briefing with: Vice President Bush Robert C. McFarlane, Assistant for Nat ional Securit y Affairs Mr. Regan 10:45 10: 50 p The President talked with Governor Lamar Alexander (R-Tennessee) .
ll: Ol 11:03 R The President talked with Mr. McFarlane . 11 : 04 11 :40 The President met with: Vice President Bush Caspar w. Weinberger, Secretary of Defense Gen. John w. Vessey, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Mr. Regan Mr. McFarlane 11: 44 12: 03 The President participated in a meeting to discuss an upcoming congressional trip to the Soviet Union with: Vice President Bush Senator Robert C. Byrd, (D-West Virginia) Mr. Regan Mr. McFarlane M. B Oglesby, Jr., Assistant for Legislative Affairs 12: 10 12: 38 The President had lunch on the patio outside the oval Office. 12: 38 The President returned to the Oval Office. l : Ol The President went to the Cabinet Room . l : Ol l : l2 The President participated in a briefing on the tax reform proposals with the executive committee of the Knights of Columbus. For a • (continued) THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 2 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 6, 1985 THE WHITE BOUSE TIME DAY WASHINGTON, D.C. 1:01 p.m. TUESDAY
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list of attendees, see APPENDIX •A.• 1:12 The President returned to the Oval Office. 1:20 1:55 The President met with: George P. Shultz, Secretary of State Mr. McFarlane 1:55 The President went to the barber shop. 1:55 2:39 The President had a haircut. 2:39 The President returned to the Oval Office. 2:41 The President went to the doctor ' s office. 2:51 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 5:16 p The President telephoned Michael K. Deaver, President of Michael K. Deaver and Associates, Washington, D.C. The call was not completed.
5:25 5:27 R The President talked with Mr. Deaver.
5:40 5:41 R The President talked with Mr. Deaver . 7:00 The President and the First Lady had dinner . 10:30 The President retired. nlE WHIT£ HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDE.NT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATlOH DATE AUGUST 7 , 1985 THE WHITE HOUSE DAY WASHINGTON , D. C. 7 : 45 a.m. WEDNESDAY
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7:45 The President and the First Lady had breakfast. 8 : 57 The President went to the Oval Office. 8 : 59 9 : 04 The President met with Vice President George H. Bush. 9 : 09 p The President telephoned Malcolm R. Wilkey, retired U. S. Circuit Judge for the Court of Appeals . The call was not completed. The President met for a national security briefing with: 9 : 36 10 : 33 Robert C. McFarlane, Assistant for National Security Affairs 9 : 36 10: 33 John M. Poindexter, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs 9 : 36 10 : 33 Donald R. Fortier, Deputy Assistant and Senior Director, Policy Development, National Security Council (NSCJ 9:36 10: 33 Stephen R. Sestanovich, Director, Political- Military Affairs , National Security Council (NSCJ 9 : 58 10:33 Donald T. Regan, Chief of Staff 10: 33 10: 55 The President met with Mr . Regan . 10 : 57 11: 01 The President partici pat ed in a photo opportunity with: George Skelton, correspondent for the Los Angeles Times Mrs . George Skelton, wife of the correspondent for the Los Angeles Times 11:02 The President went to the Situation Room . 11: 02 12 : 12 The President participated in a National Security Planning Group (NSPG) meeting . For a list of attendees , see APPENDIX "A. "
11: 23 R The President was telephoned by Judge Wilkey. The call was not completed. 12:12 The President returned to the Oval Office. 12: 12 12: 51 The President had lunch on the patio outside the Oval Office. page L. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION AUGUST 7 , 1985 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON , D.C . TIME 12:14 p . m .~EDNESDAY
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12: 14 12: 16 p The President talked with Judge Wilkey.
12:51 The President returned to the Oval Office .
1 : 28 1 : 30 p The President talked with Dr. Stanley B. Benjamin, Chief , Division of Gastroenterology, Georgetown University Hospital , Washington, o.c.
1 : 31 The President went to the Cabinet Room .
1 : 31 2 : 41 The President participated in an Economic Policy Council meeting. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B."
2:41 The President returned to the Oval Office .
2:49 The President returned to the second floor Residence .
3 : 34 R The President was telephoned by Secretary of State George P . Shultz. The call was not completed .
5 : 17 5:19 p The President talked with Secretary Shultz .
5 : 32 5:36 p The President talked with Holmes P . Tuttle, President of the Holmes Tuttle Enterprises , Inc., Los Angeles, California.
7:05 The President and the First Lady had dinner.
10:20 The President retired. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 8, 1985 THE WHITE BOUSE TIME DAY WASHINGTON, D. C. 6:02 a.m. THURSDAY
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6:02 6:03 R The President talked with his Deputy Assistant and Senior Director, Policy Development, National Security Council {NSC) Donald R. Fortier. 7:45 The President • and the First Lady had breakfast. 9 : 02 The President went to the Oval Office. . 9 : 03 9 : 35 The President met with: George e. Bush , Vice President Donald T. Regan, Chief of Staff 9 : 35 9 : 44 The President met for a national security briefing with: Vice President Bush Mr. Regan Mr. Fortier 10:41 10:49 R The President talked with his daughter, Patti Davis Grilley. 11:04 The President went to the Cabinet Room. 11:04 12:06 The President participated in a Cabinet Meeting to review plans for the fiscal year 1987 budget. For a list of attendees, see APPENPIX •A . • 11:04< 11:08' Note: At the start of the Cabinet Meeting , the President signed Executive Order 12528 estab lishing the President ial Board of Advisors on Private Sector Initiatives. 12: 06 The President r eturned to the Oval Office. 12: 08 1 : 00 The President had lunch with Vice President Bush in the study off of the Oval Office. 1:16: 1:17< The President met briefly in the Oval Office study wi th: Vice President Bush George P. Shultz, Secretary of State Senator Richard G. Lugar, {R-Indiana) Representative William s. Broomfield, {R-Micbigan) 1:17 The Presidential party went to the Oval Office. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 2 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 8, 1985 THE WHITE BOUSE TIME DAY WASHINGTON, D. C. 1 : 17 p.m. THURSDAY
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1:17 1:20 The President participated in a Signing Ceremony for S. 960, the International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1985. Also attending were: Vice President Bush Secretary Shultz Senator Lugar Representative Broomfield Larry M. Speakes, Assistant and Principal Deputy Press Secretary Pamela J . Turner, Deputy Assistant for Legislative Affairs (Senate) Alan M. Kranowitz, Deputy Assistant for Legislative Affairs Mr. Fortier 1:33 2 : 08 The President participated in an economic briefing to discuss recent developments in the economy with senior administration officials. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX •B.• 2:12 2:44 The President met to discuss personnel matters with: Robert B. Tuttle, Assistant for Presidential Personnel Mr. Regan 2:56 The President returned to the second floor Residence.
3:28 ? The President met with his Physician, Dr. John E. Button. 6:52 6:58 p The President talked with former President Richard M. Nixon . 7 : 00 The President had dinner. 7 : 58 8 : 03 R The President talked with the First Lady in Edgartown, Martha ' s Vineyard, Massachusetts. 10:00 The President retired . THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION DATE AUGUST 9, 1985 THE WH I TE HOOSE TIME OAY WASHINGTON, D.C. 7:45 a.m. FRIDAY
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7:45 The President had breakfast. 8:55 The President went to the Oval Office. 8:57 9:25 The President met with: George B. Bush, Vice President Donald T. Regan, Chief of Staff 9:25 9:50 The President met for a national security briefing with: Vice President Bush Robert C. McFarlane, Assistant for National Security Affairs Mr. Regan 11:07 The President went to the Cabinet Room. 11:07 12:05 The President participated in a meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). For a list of attendees , see APPENDIX "A.". . 12: 05 12: 50 The President had lunch on the patio outside the Oval Office. 12:50 The President returned to the Oval Office. 1:00 1:31 The President met with: George P. Shultz, Secretary of State Mr. McParlane 1 :36 The President returned to the Cabinet Room. 1 : 36 2 : 25 The President participated in an Economic Policy Council meeting . For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B." 2:25 The President returned to the Oval Office. 2:52 The President returned to the second floor Residence. Be was accompanied by his Special Assistant, James P . Kuhn. 2:52 2 : 54 The President met with Mr. Kuhn. 3:20 3:22 p The President talked with Mrs . George P. (Madeleine) Will, wife of the syndicated columnist. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 2 LOCATION DATE AOGOST 9 , 1985 THE WH ITE HOOSE TIME DAY WASHI NGTON , D. C. 7:15 p . m. FR I DAY
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7:15 The President had dinner in the study. 9:10 The President retired.
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8:25 The President had breakfast.
9:00 9:04 R The President talked with the First Lady in Martha ' s Vineyard, Massachusetts. 10:45 10:47 p The President talked with Mr . Sanvictores in the Pressing Room . 11: 51 The President went to the Oval Off ice. 12: 06 12:11 The President made a Radio Address to the Nation on the 40th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War in the Pacific. 12: 14 The President returned to the second floor Residence. He was accompanied by his Special Assistant, James F. Kuhn. - 12 : 14 12:18 The President met with Mr . Kuhn . 12: 30 The President had lunch. 2:50 2:56 p The President talked with Nancy C. Reynolds , President of Wexler, Reynolds, Harrison and Schule , Public Relations, Washington, D.C. 7:15 The President and the First Lady had dinner. 10 :00 The President retired. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 ~OC ATI O N DATE AUGUST 11, 1985 THE WHITE HOUSE TIME DAY WASHINGTON, D.C. 8:50 a . m. SUNDAY
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8 : 50 The President and the First Lady had breakfast. 10:28 10:44 The President met with his Special Assistant , James F. Kuhn. 10:44 The President and the First Lady went to the South Grounds. They were accompanied by Mr . Kuhn. 10:48 10:55 The President and the First Lady flew by Marine helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB , Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENPIX •A.• EDT f!!I. 11:06 12:58 The President and the First Lady flew by Air Force One from Andrews AFB to Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Ox~ard, California. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B." 1 : 05 The President and the First Lady deplaned and were greeted by: Cmodr . John R. Wilson, Jr. , Commander of the Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Oxnard, California Mrs. John R. (Connie) Wilson, wife of the Commander of the Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu Naval Air Station Capt. Gordon Nakagawa, Commanding Officer, Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Oxnard, California Mrs . Gordon (Jeanne) Nakagawa, wife of the Commanding Officer, Point Mugu Naval Air Station, Oxnard, California 1:12 1:45 The President and the First Lady flew by Marine helicopter from Point Mugu Naval Air Station to VORTEC Mountain, Rancho del Cielo, Santa Barbara, California. For a list of passengers, see APPENPIX •c.• page .L THE WHIT£ HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION DATE AUGU:;T 12, 19 85 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA TIME 5 :30 a . m. i!JeNDAY
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5:30 R The President was telephoned by Head of State of the Republic of Liberia , Gen. Samuel K. Doe . The call was not completed.
The President and the First Lady had breakfast .
The President spent most of the morning on paperwork.
The President and the First Lady went for a walk around the ranch.
The President and the First Lady had lunch.
1 : 00? The President walked and took the jeep around the ranch to identify projects that he will be working on during his stay.
7 : 00 The President and the First Lady had dinner .
8:25 8 : 29 p The President talked with Robert W. Jensen, resident of Shingle Springs , California. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
LOCATION DAT! AU\jUl:>T lJ , 191:1:> RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA TIME 9 : 57 a . m. -Ptl'E SDAY
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9: 57 p The President telephoned his son, Michael E. Reagan. The call was not completed.
11:15 R The President was telephoned by Michael E. Reagan. The call was not completed . 11: 39 11:44 p The President talked with Michael E. Reagan. page 1 THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION DATE AUGUST 14, 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 9 : 00 a . m. 11MDNESDAY
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The President and the Fi rst Lady had breakfast. 9 : 50 9 : 56 R The President talked with his Chief of Staff, Donald T. Regan . The President and the First Lady went for a wa l k around the ranch. The President spent the rest of the morning on paperwork . The President and the First Lady had lunch. 2 : 40 2 : 43 p The President talked with Laura G. Brown, a resident of Glendale, California; who had recently written a l e t ter of support to the President. The President and t he Firs t Lady had dinner . page .L THE WHITE HOOSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION AUGUST 15, 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA TIME 8 : 00 a . m. ~RSDAY
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The President and the First Lady had breakfast .
The President and the First Lady went for a walk around the ranch.
The President spent the morning working on paper work .
10:23 10:25 p The President talked with George M. Lee, resident of Santa Barbara, California.
11: 57 12: 07 p The President talked with Roy D. Miller, attorney with Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher law firm, Los Angeles, California .
The President and the First Lady had lunch.
12 :17 12 : 25 R The Preident talked with Mr . Miller.
1:01 1 :15 R The President talked on a conference call with: George H. Bush, Vice President George P. Shultz , Secretary of State William J . Casey, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Robert c. McFarlane, Assistant fQr National Security Affairs David L . Chew, Staff Secretary and Deputy Assistant Frank G. Wisner, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Phillip H. Ringdahl , Director, African Affairs , National Security Council (NSC)
The President went for another walk around the ranch.
The President spent the late afternoon working on paperwork . THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1
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12 : 10 p The President telephoned actor, Fess Parker. The call was not completed.
12 : 33 12 : 36 R The President talked with Mr . Parker.
2 : 45 2 : 46 p The President talked with his Staff Secr e t ary and Deputy Assistant , David L . Chew.
5 : 43 5 : 45 p The Presi dent talked with Robert F . Six, Founder and Chai rman o f t he Board, Continental Airlines , Santa Barbara, Cal iforni a .
9 : 15 p The President gave a message to the S i gnal Board operator. THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 l.OCATIOH DATE AUGUST 17 , 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO DAY SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA 7 : 45 a . m. SATURDAY
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7:45 R The President received a wake up call from the Signal Board operator. 9 : 06 9 : 11 The President made a Radio Address to the Nation on the farm situation . 5 :47 p The President gave a message to the Signal Board operator.
The President and the First Lady attended a belated birthday celebration in honor of the First Lady ' s birthday on July 6th. The party was co- sponsored by Mr . and Mrs . Earle Jorgensen and Ambassador and Mrs . William A. Wilson. niE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page l LOCATION DATE AUGUST 1 8 , 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA 10 : 59 a . m. ~U NDAY
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10: 59 11: 03 p The President talked with Secretary of Defense Caspar w. Weinberger.
12 :29 12 : 36 p The President talked with his Assistant for National Security Affairs , Robert c. McFarlane . 4 : 07 4 :12 R The President talked with Senator Paul Laxalt (R-Nevadal •
5:04 5 : 08 p The President talked with Mrs . Ray (Fran) Stark, wife of the Chairman of the Board, Ras tar Films , Burbank, Californi a .
5 :47 5 :49 R The Presi dent tal ked with the First Lady ' s Personal Assistant, Elaine Crispen. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION AUGUST 19 , 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA TIME 9: 00 a . m. ~NoAY
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The President and the First Lady had breakfast .
9:45 p The President telephoned Robert Banner, resident of Los Angeles; California . The call was not completed.
10: 12 10 : 15 R The President talked with Mr. Banner.
The President and the First Lady went for a walk around the ranch.
The President spent the rest of the morning working on paperwork.
11: 04 11: 14 R The President talked with his Chief of Staff , Donald T . Regan.
The President and the First Lady had lunch.
1 : 25 1:26 p The President talked with his Staff Secretary and Deputy Assistant, David L . Chew.
4 : 21 4 : 23 p The President talked with Mr . Chew.
4 : 41 4 : 53 R The President talked with his brother in .law, Dr. Richard Davis .
6: 14 6 : 16 p The President talked with his Assistant for National Security Affairs, Robert C. McFarlane . page l THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PBESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION DATE AUGUST 20, 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA TIME 1 : 46 p . m. .f?tJESDAY
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1 : 46 2 : 32 The President and the Fi rst Lady flew by Marine hel icopter from VORTEC Mountain to Santa Monica Airport, Santa Monica , Cal ifornia. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."
2 : 35 2 : 37 The Presi dent and the First Lady motored from the Santa Monica Airport to the Century Plaza Hotel , Los Angeles, California. 3 : 40 p The President telephoned George C. Montgomery II, attorney and senior partner with Montgomery, Gascou, Gemmill and Thornton law f i rm , Los Angeles, Californi a . The call was not completed. The President a nd the First Lady hosted a private dinner party with members of their family. For a list of attendees , see APPENDIX "B." The President and the First Lady were overnight guests and the Centur y Plaza Hotel . - page J. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
LOCATION DATE AUGUST 22, 1985 CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA TIME 9 : 55 a . m. IN OUT PHONE ACTIVITY 9 : 55 9:57 P The President talked with his Personal Secretary, Kathleen Osborne. 10: 31 10: 33 P The President talked with his Assistant for Political and Governmental Affairs, Edward J . Rollins . 10 : 40 p The President telephoned his Assistant for National Security Affairs , Robert c. McFarlane . The call was not completed. 2 : 40 R The President was telephoned by Merle Haggard, country and western singer. The President ' s . Special Assistant , James F . Kuhn took the call. THE MltTE HOU8£ THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION AUGUST 23, 1985 CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA 11: 00 a . m. ,.~IDAY IN OUT PHONE 11 : 00? 11: 301 The President participated in a briefing on his upcoming telephone interviews with radio stations with seni o r White House staff . 11 : 33 11: 46 R The President talked on a secure voice conference call with: George H. Bush, Vice President Robert C. McParlane, Assistant for National Security Affairs 11: 37 11:49 The President and the First Lady motored from the Century Plaza Hotel to the Santa Monica Air port. 11: 52 12 :43 The President and the First Lady flew by Marine helicopter from the Santa Monica Airport to the VORTEC Mountain, Rancho del Cielo, Santa Barbara, California. For a list of passengers , see APPENDIX ''A. " 12 :40 R The President was telephoned by Walter H. Annenberg, former Ambassador of the U. S. to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) . The call was not completed . 1 : 08 1 : 12 p The President talked with Mr . Annenberg. 1 :43 p The President telephoned Gordon C. Luce, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, San Diego Federal Savings and Loan Association, San Diego, California. The call was not completed. 2 : 31 2 : 34 R The Preident talked with Mr . Luce . 2 : 34 2 : 35 R The President talked with his Assistant for Political and Governmental Affairs, Edward J . Rollins . 3 :43 3 : 46 p The President talked with his Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs, John M. Poindexter. 3 : 55 3 : 56 R The President talked with the First Lady ' s Personal Assistant, Elaine Crispen. 4 : 51 p The President gave a message to the Signal Board operator. ------. page 2 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATIOH DATI! AUGUST 23 , 1 985 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA TIME 5 : 41 p . m. MhoAY IN OUT PHONE ACTIVITY 5 : 41 5 : 42 R The President talked with his Personal Secretary, Kathleen Osborne. 6 : 01 6 : 05 p The President talked with Senator Pau l Laxalt (R- Nevada) . 10 : 05 p The President gave a message to the Signal Board operator . THE WHllE HOU8E THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION DAT'l AUGUST 24 , 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO TIME SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA 7 : 54 a . m. ~~URDAY IN OUT PHONE ACTIVITY 7 : 54 p The President gave a message to the Signal Board operator. 9 : 17 9:24 p The President participated in a radio interview with Lockwood R. Doty, correspondent for the Washington Broadcast News Inc., Washington, D. C. 9 : 24 9 : 30 p The President partic i pated in a radio interview with Robert J . Mohan , correspondent for WSB Radio Station, Atlanta , Georgia . 9:30 9 : 37 p The Pr esident participated in a radio interview with Thomas P. Regalado, correspondent for WRHC Radio Station, Miami , Florida. 1 :43 1 : 44 R The President talked with his Assistant Press Secretary, Mark Weinberg. ·' THE WHITE HOUSE page THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN ~<>CATION DATE AUGUS1' 5 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA TIME 11 : 35 a . m. ~UNDAY IN OUT PHONE ACTMTV 11 : 35 11 : 38 P The President talked with father of Secret Service 1 : 40 1 : 42 P The President talked wich actor Don DeFore . 2 : 05 2:10 R The President talked with his son, Michael E . Regan . ' 5 : 03 5 : 05 p The President talked with actor Sylvester E . Stallone. 5 : 23 5 : 25 p The President talked wit h Mrs . Morrie (Mary) Ryskind , wife of the author and columnist . 6 : 11 6 : 21 p The President talked wi th Attorney General Edwin Meese III . page 1 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION AUGUST 26 , 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA 8 : 00 a . m. ~NOAY IN OUT PHONE The President and the First Lady had breakfast. 10:12 10 : 22 p The President talked with Mrs . Ruth Graybill , a personal friend and resident of Dixon, Illinois . . The President went horseback riding around the ranch. The President and the First Lady had lunch. After lunch, the President trimmed trees on the ranch property. 4 : 17 p The President gave a message to the Signal Board operator. page l. THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN LOCATION DATE AUGU,;::,·r ~/ , 19 85 RANCHO DEL CIELO SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA TIME 8 : 00 a . m. ~ESDAY IN OUT PHONE ACTMlY The President and the First Lady had breakfast . 10:20 10 :21 p The President talked with his Personal Secretary, Kathleen Osborrte. The President and the First Lady had lunch. PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS Rancho del Cielo, California Santa Barbara, California LOCATION Rancho del Cielo. California DATE 28 August 1985 TIME MOVEMENTS 1722 Depart Rancho del Cielo via Marine One 1734 Arrive Hope Ranch Landing Zone, Santa Barbara, California 1736 Depart Hope Ranch Landing Zone via Motorcade 1744 Arrive Mr . Klinger's Residence 1845 Depart Mr . Klinger's Residence via Motorcade 1854 Arrive Hope Ranch Landing Zone 1857 Depart Hope Ranch Landing Zone via Marine One 1912 Arrive Rancho del Cielo, California WHCA FORM 15, OCTOB ER 15, 1980 [ ~ /.z_q/ '3~- Alo -»tATe~;AI /ex.A"i"ed M- -t;~.,,.,,e e>t fllOCtP.1.J/IVj J f ~ J.;z_q/ "b~- ~/30J ~s~ !tit!: Alo -mATe~;AI /ocA"i"ed ~ ..,,-.,,.,,e ~t fhOCt?.l.J1NJ J THE WHITE HOUK THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN page 1 LOCATION DATI AUGUST 31 , 1985 RANCHO DEL CIELO TIME DAY SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA 6 : 49 a . m. SATURDAY IN OUT PHOHE ACTMTY 6 : 49 F The President gave a message to the Signal Board Operator. 9 : 06 9 : 11 The Presi dent gave a r adio address to the Nation on protectionism. 5 : 05 5 : 18 p The President talked with Douglas Morrow, a personal friend from Los Angeles , California.