Diary Entry - 10/07/1983
Key Facts
President Reagan travels to Louisville, KY. to address the National Federation of Republican Women.
President Reagan attends a fundraising reception in honor of Kentucky State Senator and Republican Gubernatorial candidate James Bunning.
Off to Louisville Ky. On way to Helicopter greeted Santa Clare U. Board who were touring W.H. On A.F.1 Sec’s Dole & Heckler & a Congressman from Louisville. Also Loretta Rupe (Pc. Corps). In KY addressed the Nat. Fed. of Repub. Women. There were 2000 delegates and they gave 2 standing ovations during the speech, one for prayer in schools & 1 for our stand on a strong nat. defense. Did 2 fundraising receptions for our Repub. Gov. candidate Bunning—former Big League pitcher—both leagues. His opponent is a woman—incumbent Lt. Gov. He is a state Sen. He started far back but has come up in the polls. Back at Andrews met by Nancy, Ron & Doria. Into Marine One & off to Camp David.
