Diary Entry - 10/12/1987
Key Facts
The President and First Lady attend a private surprise 70th birthday party in honor of Charles Z. Wick, Director of the U.S. Information Agency.
President Reagan meets with Aaron Schikler, the man who will be painting the President's portrait.
In Houston, Vice President George Bush formally launches his quest for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Up fairly early & back to Wash. I had an 11 A.M. date in the Oval O. with Aaron Schikler who did Nancys W.H. portrait & now will do mine. It was a photo session for about half an hour. Then it was a quiet day until we went to Charles Wicks surprise birthday party at the Watergate. It was a most enjoyable evening.
