Ronald Reagan: “I invite the people of this Nation to observe that day in schools, churches and other suitable places with appropriate…”

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.

I don't say that we're not prepared.

I am delighted that later today I'll have the opportunity to welcome President Gorbachev to the United States and extend to him the hospitality and good wishes of the American people.

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1988, as Wright Brothers Day.