Diary Entry - 01/09/1988
Key Facts
President Reagan makes a national radio address concerning the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
President Reagan wishes President Richard Nixon a happy birthday over the phone.
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Snow & cold but the clouds were breaking so we had some sun. Then as day went on got a call that Ed Hickey had suddenly dropped dead. Tried all day to reach Barbara but no answer. Finally learned I could reach her Sunday morning.
An early dinner because movie was about 3 hrs. Called Dick Nixon—it was his birthday.
On Sunday—sunshine & a little warmer—but the snow wasn’t melting. Talked to Barbara Hickey. Ed she said had always wanted to be buried in Arlington Cemetery. I’ve arranged it so he can. Back to W.H. in early afternoon & a quiet evening at home.
