Diary Entry - 03/02/1981
Key Facts
President Reagan attends the National League of Cities Midwinter Conference General Session.
President Reagan writes about his uneasiness after hearing of unhappiness regarding his economic program, but feels good knowing 95% favor the tax cuts.
The U.S. grants El Salvador $25 Million in military aid and sends 20 additional military advisors to help combat left wing guerillas.
Addressed the Nat. Assn. of Local Govts. & Congress at noon—some 3000 in the same room as the Prayer Bkfst. was held. Was a little uptight after hearing reports of unhappiness with our Ec. prog. They couldn’t have been nicer & were very obviously in support of the program. Met later with Sen. Jackson, & 3 others—separately about Ec. & international affairs.
Dick Wirthlin briefed us on poll he’d taken re the prog. 95% support our budget cuts—almost as many the tax cuts. Then briefed for tomorrows Walter Cronkite interview.—Home for dinner.
