Ronald Reagan had an interesting day in New York on January 13, 1989, beginning with discussions on abortion and the Ollie North trial. He received a replica of his mother's Bible from the Laymans National Bible Association, and a world globe as a farewell gift. Meetings followed with Russian and American students, fulfilling a youth exchange proposal with Gorbachev. His evening concluded with a prestigious Knights of Malta event at the Waldorf Astoria, an interview with Peter Grace and Cardinal O'Connor, and receiving the Grand Cross of Merit Special Class honor. His return to Washington was met with unexpected press due to a bomb threat at the Diplomatic entrance.