Diary Entry - 06/29/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan participates in a signing ceremony for the Voting Rights Act legislation.
President Reagan meets with his economic advisors.
Israel invades Lebanon.
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Decided in N.S.C. meeting—will not sign “Law of the Sea” treaty even without seabed mining provisions. Possible agreement in Lebanon regarding removal of P.L.O. Even in Israel there is opposition to Sharon’s attacks on Beirut. So far the ceasefire is holding. Signed the Voting Rights Act—extension before about 300 Civil Rts. leaders. Ec. indicators are up showing the beginning of an upturn. It will be slow and not too robust.
