Show biz buddies roast Reagan
A national television gala in Washington honored Ronald Reagan with music and jokes. Johnny Carson Bob Hope and Rich Little roasted Reagan and VP elect George Bush as 17 000 cheering Republicans watched. Sinatra Bradley Stewart and Heston received ovations while Reagan and Nancy laughed at the roasts.
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Reagan Inauguration Opens With Hope and Hostage Concerns
Ronald Reagan, about to assume the presidency, faces hostage crises and a troubled economy. At the inaugural gala he and Nancy admitted it had sunk in as the crowd cheered. He meetings with Carter and a transition NSC team were planned to ease hostage negotiations.
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Congress Members Celebrate Reagan Inauguration
Washington AP reports members of Congress marked Reagan's inauguration with varied celebrations both formal and informal. Democrats joined the festivities as dozens of gatherings and open houses occurred on Capitol Hill. Rep. Bud Shuster invited central Pennsylvania constituents to watch on TV and enjoy Pennsylvania apple cider while House and Senate guests received limited seats and tickets.
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Reagan Moves To Sign Four Early Executive Orders
Reagan plans to begin his presidency by freezing federal hiring and suspending pending regulations. Four executive orders are ready to curb waste and fraud, abolish the Council on Wage and Price Stability, and review existing rules. He aims to trim the 740 billion dollar budget and push travel and consultant use cuts while demanding resignations from lingering Carter appointees.
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Reagan Maintains Inaugural Morning Dress Tradition
Reagan resumes formal attire for his oath and inaugural events as VIP guests and lawmakers gather in morning coats and gray suits. While some resist, many attendees comply. vendors report brisk tuxedo and morning coat rental, with hats kept off during the oath.
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Nancy Reagan to wear red ensembles at inauguration
Nancy Reagan will wear a 4 wool suit and coat in red at the inaugura tion ceremonies for the 40th president with Ronald Reagan and Rosalynn Carter present. She will also wear an Adolfo suit for the parade and a one shoulder beaded gown for the evening. The outfits, including a preinaugural gala gown by Bill Blass, total about $10,000. The coat and gown will be donated to the Smithsonian Institution after the event.
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