Diary Entry - 02/05/1981
Key Facts
Ronald Reagan warns in first televised address that America faces "an economic calamity of tremendous proportions."
President Reagan and First Lady attend the National Prayer Breakfast.
Clergy and supporters of President Abolhassan Bani-Sadr clash in Iranian parliament; Ayatollah Khomeini calls for end to political conflict.
Presidents Prayer Brkfst. Some 3000 people from all over nation and possibly 100 other countries. A truly wonderful, spiritual experience. A great male choir from Anderson College in Ind. Met with Boy Scout leaders and was made honorary Pres. of same. Then out to Rose Garden to meet with more than 100 high school students from 50 states who are brought here each year by Hearst Foundation to spend a week studying or observing govt. at work. Lots of phone calls—Sen. Robt. Byrd (D) is playing games with bill to raise debt ceiling. Has held vote over til tomorrow.
