Diary Entry - 09/06/1987
Key Facts
President Reagan stops in Topeka, KS to help Alf Landon celebrate his 100th birthday.
The President and First Lady's dog, Rex, welcomes them home upon their arrival to the White House.
Up at 6:30 A.M. and off & away at 7:40. Some haze in the air, not sparkle clear as it has been every day. Landed at Nat. Guard Field in Topeka Kansas—greeted by Gov. & Mayor and then on to Alf Landons home. He has some difficulty hearing but is sharp as a tack. He’ll be 100 yrs. old Wed. His wife had a 91st B.D. last Wed. A nice but short visit with Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (his daughter) & Sen. Dole also on hand. Then out to the porch to greet a crowd of friends & relatives of the Landons. The U. of Kansas marching band was on hand to play. It was a pleasant occasion topped off with B.D. cake, then back to A.F.1 & on our way to Andrews A.F. base in Wash. For some reason it seemed as if we’d been away from Wash. longer than on any of the other times we’ve been away. Ted Graber came with us. Rex barked a loving welcome to Nancy.
