Diary Entry - 12/11/1983

Key Facts
President Reagan returns to the White House from the weekend at Camp David.
The President and the first lady participate in the taping of the NBC television program "Christmas in Washington".
General Hussain Mohammed Ershad proclaims himself president of Bangladesh.
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Sat. a beautiful & not too cold a day. Phoned King Hussein. Call paid off. He was very upset with me over the press accounts of our talks with Israelis & he’s due Sun. A.M. on Brinkley’s show. We had a good talk & it was apparent on that Sun. show. Back to the W.H. Ted Graber & his volunteers have finished the Xmas decorations. The place is a fairyland. Tonite to the Christmas show—Andy Williams in charge, Army Chorus et al.
