Diary Entry - 04/06/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan meets with Richard Richards, Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
President Reagan learns that the British Fleet is sailing toward the Falkland Islands to oust Argentina's troops.
The White House suspends efforts to formulate a plan for transferring welfare and food stamp programs to the states.
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Fairly quiet day except in the So. Atlantic. The Royal Navy is sailing toward the Falkland Islands to oust Argentina. Both sides want our help. I’m leaving Al Haig home from Barbados to cope with it. We have to find some way to get them to back off.
