Diary Entry - 08/08/1987
Key Facts
President Reagan makes a radio address to the Nation about the Berlin Wall.
President Reagan speaks with Dick Cheney about an upcoming speech about the Iran-Contra affair.
In the Persian Gulf, a U.S. Navy F-14 "Tomcat" fighter fires two missiles at an Iranian jet approaching an unmanned U.S. scout plane.
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A quiet day—televised my radio address so Charlie Wick can play the T.V. tape for Europe. Subject was the Berlin Wall. A call from Dick Cheney about upcoming speech—he feels the public is fed up with the whole subject of Iran-Contra. I think he’s right.
Calls from Frank C. & Geo. S. on Nicaragua statement. The Presidents meeting in Guatemala have agreed to a cease fire plan—including—Ortega.
