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Diary Entry - 03/08/1982

Ronald Reagan's white house diaries for the day of 03-08-1982

Key Facts

  • The Dow Jones industrial average dips to 795.47, its lowest level since Apri1 23, 1980.

  • The US accuses the Soviets of killing 3,000 Afghans with poison gas.

  • The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress approves sweeping changes in the structure of the government.

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As always—the most beautiful day of the trip. So we got on A.F.1 & returned to Wash. Doria & Ron are staying at the W.H. with us.

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