Thursday, October 18, 1984
Laureen spent day at National Archives but I headed for Museum of Natural History. Sure wished for Dave with me- so many of his interests- fossils, dinosaurs, minerals. Joined Smithsonian when I bought $50 and with membership got 10% discount. Shanghai Museum display magnificent bought silk embroidery and address book. To Freer Gallery about 3:30 to see Whistler’s Peacock room moved from London. Then to American History Museum in time to see Star Spangled Banner revealed as it is on half hour 30 ft by 40 ft with with band music- thrilling. First walked through first ladies gowns display. at 7 met Betty and Art Haire by chance and had my first escargot. We went to Fitch Fox and Brown for dinner.