Diary Entry - 06/12/1981
Key Facts
President Reagan receives Diplomatic Credentials from 5 new Ambassadors to the United States from the nations of; Nicaragua, Malawi, El Salvador, Haiti, and Portugal.
President Reagan signs a Joint Resolution and Proclamation designating July 17 1981 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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A really busy day with only a pause for lunch with George B. whose birthday it was. Rcv’d. new Ambassadors including the one from Nicaragua. Signed proclamation making July 17 POW/MIA recognition day. That was the date 16 yrs. ago J. Denton was shot down—he spent 8 of those years as a P.O.W. A reception at the W.H. for Repub. Nat. Comm. and the day was over.
