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First Week In Office
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Few presidents faced as much adversity so early in their administration.
Diary Entry - 01/22/1981
Key Facts
President Reagan gives statement to the press announcing the establishment of a National Task Force on Regulatory Relief.
President Reagan meets with four democratic congressman to discuss regulatory relief.
The United Nations begin work on the Committee on the Drafting of an International Convention Against Mercenaries.
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The Inaugural (Jan. 20) was an emotional experience but then the very next day it was “down to work.” The first few days were long and hard—daily Cabinet meetings interspersed with sessions with Congressional leaders regarding our ec. plan.
