Diary Entry - 09/25/1982
Key Facts
The President and First Lady participate in the annual "Festival at Ford's Theater" gala.
President Reagan participates in a candlelight ceremony for school prayer day.
State prison guard George Banks kills thirteen persons in a rampage at two houses in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
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A beautiful day. Did radio 5 min. from oval office then Nancy & I went to St. Dining room for a ceremony of candle lighting as part of big rally in behalf of prayer in school amendment on the Mall tonight. Lunched on the Truman balcony. A reception 6 P.M. (400) donors to Ford Theatre foundation. Then to the theatre for a great benefit performance—Liza Minelli, Wayne Newton [sick—could not attend] Ben Vareen & a host of others.
