Diary Entry - 01/23/1981
Key Facts
President Reagan meets with Paul A. Volcker, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
President Reagan signs a resolution proclaiming the week of January 23rd a week of Thanksgiving for the return of the 52 American Hostages.
U.S. Department of Labor reports a Consumer Price Index increase of 12.4% for the year 1980 (compared to 3.4% for the year 2000).
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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.
