Diary Entry - 07/29/1982
Key Facts
The President and First Lady participate in an arrival ceremony in honor of Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Indira Gandhi.
President Reagan participates in a farewell photo opportunity with departing US Ambassadors and their families.
Indira Gandhi day. The weather turned out beautiful. Our meetings were most successful. I think we’ve established a rapport. She’s said to be aloof to the point of arrogance. I think she’s shy—once past that she’s warm, gracious & has a sense of humor. The state dinner tonite was a real success with music outdoors by the N.Y. Philharmonic directed by Zuban Mehta. Saw a half dozen incoming Ambassadors this afternoon and saw 5 of ours off. The Arab League has told the P.L.O. to leave Beirut—this could be a breakthrough.
