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Diary Entry - 01/01/1988

Key Facts

  • President Reagan reads Gorbachev's message to the people.

  • President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev exchange New Year's greetings, each hoping they will reach an arms control treaty.

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Slept late—didn’t get in bed til 2 A.M. Then a little desk work. Read Gorbachevs New Years greeting to the Am. People to our friends. Spent P.M. watching Rose Bowl game. Mich. St. beat U.S.C. 20 to 17. Charly Wick told me he wants to resign after Moscow Summit next summer.

Tonite a dinner party for about 40—very informal—but also a lot of fun. Singing around the piano.

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