Reagan's Inaugural Day Glows With Hope And Fame
Reagan travels into history as a rested nation welcomes 52 freed hostages from 1442 months of captivity. A 100000-strong crowd swarms DC. he and Nancy ride in a limousine to the Capitol. Bush becomes vice president as Sinatra Carson and N CO MOH honorees attend a gala preceding the noon oath.
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Reagan says he remains hopeful as hostages near release
President-elect Reagan told reporters he has his fingers crossed until the 52 American hostages are airborne and on their way from Tehran. He said he may meet the hostages later and would sign any agreement if they are released, while attending inaugural events and meeting advisers.
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Bakers prepare 7 foot inauguration cake for Reagan
In Quincy Massachusetts a team of bakers loads 3000 pounds of cake and 500 gallons of blue red and white frosting for Ronald Reagan's inauguration. The giant pastry will form a Capitol likeness with pictures of Reagan and Bush.
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Reagan Inaugural Speech Outlines Renewal Theme
Washington AP reports Ronald Reagan drafted a nine page inaugural speech emphasizing renewal, limited government, and state power. The tone is upbeat and pro American spirit, with focus on inflation taxes big government and defense. Reagan wrote by hand, drew on past addresses, and prepared with Ken Khachigian drafting a rough draft. He aimed to inspire and mobilize the country without a hair shirt approach.
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Reagan Seen Better Leader Than Most Predecessors
A Harris Survey released ahead of Reagan's inauguration shows 55 percent of Americans expect him to be better than most of the past eight presidents. Among last eight leaders, 11 percent rate Reagan as one of the best, 44 percent as better than most, 28 percent not better, 9 percent worse. Roosevelt and Kennedy top get things done. Nixon leads on foreign affairs and moral standards. Carter cited for lowest moral standards.
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Gala sets tone for Reagan inauguration week concerts
Washington buzzes with art and music as Kennedy Center hosts four gala events ahead of Reagan's inauguration. Ronald Reagan attends last night’s Kennedy Center concerts. tonight's Capital Center gala, telecast in prime time, features Carson as host with Hope, Boone, Merman, Pride, Tillis and others.
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Private Corporations Shape Reagan Inauguration Event
Private corporations are central to Ronald Reagan's inauguration, supplying staff, services, and in kind gifts while contributing to an $8 million budget largely funded by ticket sales and corporate gifts. Major firms like Olivetti Xerox Coca Cola and Goodyear provide equipment and volunteers, with executives moving into Washington roles and promises of networking opportunities. The gala features Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra, financed mainly by ticket revenue and sales to corporations, with television time purchased from ABC and several corporate sponsors.
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