Daily Appointments of Harry S. Truman
February 16, 1948
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| [Public Papers: Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Second Report on Assistance to Greece and Turkey] | ||
| (Mr. Tony Vacarro) (Mr. Paul Wotten) (Mr. Bob Nixon) | ||
| Congressman Charles K. Fletcher, Calif. (Presented to the President some flowers and other things which were sent to Washington by air, for the President from the people of San Diego County.) | ||
| (Honorable Louis Johnson) (Honorable J. Monroe Johnson, Member Interstate Commerce Commission) (Colonel Leonce LaGendra) (J. Monroe Johnson called Mr. Connelly last week to ask for this appointment) | ||
| Honorable George McGill, Member, U. S. Tariff Commission (Phoned Mr. Connelly last week to say that he was going to Kansas to attend some affair, and before leaving on February 19th, would like to talk to the President) | ||
| Honorable Lewis W. Douglas, U. S. Ambassador to Great Britain (Phoned Saturday to ask if he might see the President) | ||
| The Secretary of State [George C. Marshall] (Usual Monday appointment) | ||
| (Cabinet Luncheon - all present except Secretary of the Treasury) | ||
| (Speech Conference) | ||
| (Left for Constitution Hall with Mrs. Truman and Miss Truman for concert by Miss Jeannette MacDonald) | ||
| [Public Papers: Special Message to the Senate Transmitting the International Telecommunication Convention] | ||
| (Mr. Augustus Tach [Tack]- artist) | ||
| (The President left for the Interdepartmental Auditorium, Labor Department, where he opened the Conference of National Women's Organizations, called by the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor) [Public Papers: Remarks at the Opening Session of the Women's Bureau Conference] | ||
| (Mr. Fred Canfil) | ||
| Senator Harley M. Kilgore, W. Va. (Phoned Mr. Connelly yesterday for this appointment) | ||
| (The Secretary of Agriculture [Clinton P. Anderson]) (Phoned yesterday) | ||
| Honorable William Benton, former Assistant Secretary of State (Wanted private appointment before the President saw the UNESCO group) | ||
| The President received the Members of the United States National Commission for the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization: [Remarks of the President: View Text] Allen, Mr. George V.~Benton, William Acheson, Barclay~Bradford, Saxton Barrett, Mr. Edward W.~Bowles, Chester Beals, Mr. Ralph A.~Borchardt, Selma Bloedorn, Mr. Walter S.~Boushall, Thomas C. Bailey, Fred~Bronk, Dotlev Charrington, Ben Mark~Compton, Arthur H. Cruikshank, Nelson H.~Croft, Huber O. Canham, Erwin D.~Carr, William G. Clarke, Gilmore D.~Cartwright, Morse A. Dorsey, Stephen P.~Dykstra, Clarence A. Dale, Edgar~Doyle, Henry Cratton Evans, Luther H.~Eisenhower, Milton S. Edgell, George Harold~Emmerich, Herbert Eby, Kermit~Finley, Davie E. Gray, Gen. Carl R.~Gustavson, Reuben Gates, Thomas S.~Gideonse, Henry D. Gates, Robert M.~Horton, Mrs. Mildred McAfee Hunt, Harold C.~Hughes, Rees H. Himstead, Ralph E.~Harkness, Albert Hoffman, Paul G.~Hochwalt, Monsignor Frederick G. Hughes, Mrs. L. W.~Heming, Mrs. Charles E. Hanson, Howard~Harrison, Ross G. Johnson, Charles S.~Johnson, F. Ernest Johnston, Eric~Lenroot, Katherine [Katharine] F. Leland, Waldo G.~Logan, Rayford Lardie, Mrs. Katheen~MacLeish, Archibald Murray, Sen. James E.~Morrow, Chester E. Murrow, Edward R.~Marshall, James McHale, Kathryn~McLanahan, C. J. Miller, Justin~McCormick, Mrs. Anne Parran, Thomas~Pullen, Thomas G. Ruml, Beardsley~Rosenberg, Mrs. Anna Rich, Daniel C.~Ribble, Frederick Rosenblum, Rabbi Wm. F.~Sargeant, Howland Sargeant, Howland~Stone, Donald C. Studebaker, John W.~Shuster, George N. Southall, Maycie~Stoddard, A. J. Stoddard, Geo. D.~Shapley, Harlow Shavely, Guy E.~Sproborg, Mrs. William Dick Stanford, Edward V.~Stromberg, P.G. Sullivan, Donald F.~Smith, Robert S. Thomson, Charles~Urey, Harold C. Ulveling, Ralph A.~Van Leer, Balke R. Wetmore, Alexander~Whitney, John Hay Wright, Exec. Sec. Louise Wanamaker, Mrs. Pearl A.~White, Helen C. West, Harry F.~Weagley, Mrs. Roy C. Walker, Hudson~Wilson, Howard Weil, Frank~Yoemans, Edward Young, Donald~Zook, George P. | ||
| Honorable Walter Thurston, American Ambassador to Mexico (To pay respects before returning to his post at Mexico City) | ||
| Major General Philip B. Fleming Mr. Verl Langford, "Driver of the Year" (General Fleming requested this so that photograph of the President, Mr. Langford and General Fleming might be made) | ||
| The President received a group of prominent citizens from Princton, representing United World Federalists, Inc.: Aydelotte, Dr. Frank Beckley, Father Quinton Butler, Mr. Russell Burns, James B. Lord, Mrs. Thorn Morse, Dr. Marston Morgan, Minot McAlpin, David, Jr. Shellabarger, Mr. Samuel Sprague, John Williams, Mr. Lea (This request for an appointment came originally from Bob Moore of the Democratic National Committee, who had received a letter from Richard J. Hughes, Democratic County Chairman, making this request. This Committee will present to the President a petition from their community advocating the enlargement of the authority of the United Nations to include sovereign powers to establish world government.) | ||
| (General Philip Fleming) | ||
| (An off the record luncheon for the Under Secretaries, as follows: Norris E. Dodd, Department of Agriculture William C. Foster, Department of Commerce Oscar L. Chapman, Department of Interior Philip B. Perlman, Solicitor General of the United States, Department of Justice David A. Morse, Department of Labor William H. Draper, Jr., Under Secretary, Department of the Army Arthur S. Barrows, Department of the Air Force Vincent C. Burke, First Assistant Postmaster General Post Office Department Robert A. Lovett, Department of State Archibald L. M. Wiggins, Department of Treasury Major General Philip B. Fleming | ||
| (Mr. Dexter Perry) | ||
| (Mr. Ted Marks) | ||
| (Colonel Hank Myers) | ||
| Left for Constitution Hall with Mrs. Truman and Miss Margaret Truman for performance of Lottie Lehman. | ||
| [Public Papers: Special Message to the Congress on the Need for Assistance to China] | ||
| Honorable John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury Honorable A. Lee M. Wiggins, Under Secretary of the Treasury Honorable Robert A. Lovett, Under Secretary of State Honorable William McC. Martin, Jr., Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of Washington Honorable Willard J. Thorp, Assistant Secretary of State Honorable William Pawley, U. S. Ambassador to Brazil Honorable John McCloy | ||
| Honorable Chester Bowles (Wired Mr. Matthew Connelly that he intended to be in Washington at this time and would like to talk to the President) | ||
| (Colonel Louis Johnson) (Mr. Perry Brown) (off record) | ||
| Honorable Wilson Wyatt (To make final report on Jackson Day Dinner) | ||
| Honorable Eric Johnston Mr. Boris Shiskin, of A. F. of L. (To invite the President to address, or make an appearance, at Family Life Conference) | ||
| Mr. Robert E. Sherwood (Wrote Mr. Matthew Connelly in January to ask if he might call on the President at this time) | ||
| Honorable Joseph J. Lawler, Third Assistant, P.M.G. Honorable James Hanlon, Mayor of Scranton, Pa. Mr. James W. McNulty, City Solicitor of Scranton Mr. Michael Lawler, Chairman, Board of Commissioners (brother of Jos. Lawler) Mr. Joseph Linnon, Democratic County Chairman Mr. Sam Nageeberg (Joseph Lawler asked Mr. Matthew Connelly sometime ago if he might bring these gentlemen in to shake hands) | ||
| The President received a delegation from the Conference of Christians and Jews, who presented to the President their first National Award: Thomas E. Braniff~Marquis Childs Everett R. Clinchy~William Green Henry Noble MacCracken~Louis Nizer Robert P. Patterson~J. Robert Rubin David O. Selznick~George F. Zook | ||
| (Mr. William Delano) (Mr. Lorenzo Winslow) (Mr. Delano phoned Mr. Winslow last week to ask it he might come in re portico, off record) | ||
| (The President gave an off record luncheon at the White House for Assistant Secretaries: Charles F. Brannan, Agriculture David K. E. Bruce, Commerce John R. Alison, Commerce William E. Warne, Interior C. Girard Davidson, Interior Paul P. Rao, Justice Theron Lamar Caudle, Justice John F. Sonnett, Justice David L. Bazelon, Justice A. Devitt Vanech, Justice T. Vincent Quinn, Justice John W. Gibson, Labor John T. Kent, Labor Gordon Gray, Army John Nicholas Brown, Navy Mark Edwin Andrews, Navy Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert, Air Force Paul Aiken, Post Office Josephy J. Lawler, Post Office Walter Myers, Post Office Willard L. Thorp, State John E. Peurifoy, State Norman Armour, State Edward H. Foley, Jr., Treasury | ||
| Secretary James Forrestal General Omar Bradley Secretary George C. Marshall General Hoyt Vandenberg Admiral William Leahy Admiral Lewis Denfeld Secretary Kenneth C. Royall General A. M. Gruenther Colonel Robert Landry Captain Robert Dennison | ||
| The Secretary of the Treasury [John W. Snyder] | ||
| Executive Orders: [9931 AMENDMENT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 9905, DESIGNATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY RESOURCES BOARD] | ||
| Executive Orders: [9933 AMENDMENT OF EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 9905, DESIGNATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY RESOURCES BOARD] | ||
| (Mr. Eddie Einan - of Washington Baseball Club) (Came to see Mr. Matthew Connelly and to see the President, off the record. Wanted the President to sign a baseball) | ||
| Honorable James E. Webb, Director, Bureau of the Budget | ||
| Honorable Kenneth C. Royall, Secretary of the Army Honorable James Forrestal (Phoned Mr. Matthew Connelly yesterday for this appointment) | ||
| The President signe H.R. 1366, "An Act to facilitate procurement of supplies and services by the Departments of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, the Coast Guard, and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, and for other purposes." The following guests were invited: Senator Chan Gurney Honorable W. G. Andrews Honorable Jack Z. Anderson Colonel J. M. Chambers Mr. C. B. D. Brown Honorable M. E. Andrews R. Adm. M. L. Ring, USN Comdr. R. H. Northwood Mr. W. H. Moore Mr. E. L. Fisher Mr. Fontaine Broun Honorable Gordon Gray Major General Henry S. Aurand Brig. General E. M. Brannon Colonel P. W. Smith Colonel G. K. Heiss Honorable Arthur S. Barrows Lt. General H. A. Craig Lt. Colonel T. J. Kennedy Mr. Brackley Shaw, Legal Counsel for Sec. of Air Force Dr. Hugh Dryden Mr. E. H. Chamberlin Lt. Colonel W. T. Thurman Honorable Edward H. Foley, Jr. Admiral Jos. F. Farley Mr. Wilfred McNeil Mr. Mark Leva Mr. Thomas J. Hargrave | ||
| (Mr. Richard Nacy) (Mr. Robert Wynn) (Mr. Nacy in town and asked if he might just drop by.) | ||
| The Honorable General Kaiser Sham Shere Jung Bahadur Rana, the Minister of Nepal (Newly appointed) | ||
| Mr. James Roosevelt | ||
| Congressman Wright Patman, Texas Mr. Sol Zatt of Ziff Publishing Co. Mr. William Ziff, of Ziff Publishing Co. (To present a deluxe first edition of book written by Congressman Patman "Our American Government; The Answer to 1001 Questions on how it Works". This book was specially prepared for the President) | ||
| Honorable and Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mayor of Oakland, California Mr. A. C. Carraway, from Committee (Arranged by Gael Sullivan) | ||
| (Mr. Jim Finnegan) (Mr. Jack Dwyer) (Mr. Walter Walfuer) | ||
| Congressman Edward J. Hart, N. J. Mr. George Rosenberg Honorable Wilbur J. McGowan, Mayor of West New York, N. J. Honorable Joseph Stilz, former Mayor Mr. Harry Swensen (Presented the President with solid gold Honorary Membership Card on behalf of forty-one thousand citizens of West New York, N. J.) | ||
| Mr. Rudolf Hecht, of New Orleans, La. (In Washington for talks with Secretary Marshall and others in State Department relative to the international meet in New Orleans. Asked, through Admiral Sidney Souers, if he might have meeting with the President after he has concluded talks at State Department.) | ||
| The Secretary of State [George C. Marshall] (Usual Thursday appointment) | ||
| Mr. Myles P. Dyer, St. Louis Mr. James Dyer, St. Louis (Mr. Laurence I. Miller) | ||
| (Lunch) | ||
| (Mr. Ted Marks) (Mr. Art. Coates) | ||
| (Honorable Sam Rosenman) | ||
| (The President left for the Statler Hotel.) | ||
| The President attended the Jackson-Jefferson Day Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel. | ||
| [Public Papers: Address at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner] | ||
| [Public Papers: Letter to the Chairmen of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees on Retirements for Physical Disability] | ||
| [Public Papers: Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on U.S. Participation in the United Nations] | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President received the following group of bankers (At request of Secretary Snyder): Mr. Josephy H. Dogde, President, American Bankers Assn., Detroit, Mich. Mr. Warren M. Goddard, Vice President, State Planters Bank & Trust Co., Richmond, Va. Mr. I. P. McWhite, President Palmetta Bank & Trust Company, Lake City, S. C. Mr. Richard A. Norris, President, D. C. Bankers Assn. Exec. Vice Pres., Lincoln Natl. Bank, Washington, D. C. Mr. J. K. Palmer, Vice President and Cashier, Greenbrier Valley Bank, Lewisburg, W. Va. Mr. W. B. French, Deputy Manager, American Bankers Assn., New York City Mr. William T. Wilson, Deputy Manager, American Bankers Assn., New York City Mr. John B. Mack, Jr., Deputy Manager, American Bankers Assn., New York City Mr. Warren S. Johnson, President, Peoples Savings Bank & Trust Co., Wilmington, N. C. Mr. Lester Shippee, Vice President Mr. Lehman Plumber, Des Moines, Iowa Mr. Charles P. O'Neil, Charlottesville, Va. Mr. Walter B. French, New York City, New York | ||
| The President left Washington, D. C. at 10:32 a.m. by plane from the National Airport. He arrived at Key West, Florida at 3:22 p.m. EST and was received at the Boca Chica Naval Airfield by Mayor A. Maitland Adams, City Manager George Spalding, et al. Immediately following this reception the Party motored to the Little White House at the Submarine Base, arriving at 3:45 p.m. The Party remained at the House for the rest of the evening, dining at 7:00 p.m., after which the President retired for the evening. | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President left Key West by plane at 4:00 a.m. for San Juan, Puerto Rico. He arrived at the Isla Grand Airport at 10:30 a.m. He was given the honors and made an inspection of the guard. The President made a few remarks which were translated into Spanish. At 11:00 a.m. the President and his party took a sightseeing tour by automobile visiting industrial areas developed by Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company - glass bottle factory, cement factory and boxboard plant; the Puerto Nuevo low- cost housing development; the Bayamon District Hospital and Aguas Buenas. At 12:30 p.m. the President attended a luncheon at the Hotel Jagueyes, Aguas Buenas. The President then took a motor trip from Aguas Buenas to the Naval Base at San Juan, passing through El Fanquito (slum area) en route. The President then returned to the USS WILLIAMSBURG for a rest. He later took a sightseeing tour by automobile to El Morro, passing through San Cristobal en route. Later in the evening, the President attended an informal reception at La Fortaleza where there were approximately 500 guests. In the evening the President gave a stag buffet dinner aboard the USS WILLIAMSBURG for Governor Pinero and his immediate staff and top-ranking Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine officials, present in San Juan. | ||
| [Public Papers: Address Upon Arrival at the Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico] | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President left San Juan for St. Thomas at 3:30 a.m. aboard the USS WILLIAMSBURG. The President arrive at the West India Dock, Charlotte Amalie at 10:30 a.m. At 11:00 a.m. he departed the dock for a sightseeing tour by automobile. He stopped at Emancipation Park for a ten-minute ceremony where he made a few brief remarks while unveiling a plaque marking the 100th anniversary of the emancipation of the peoples of the Virgin Islands. The President then attended a stag luncheon at the Bluebeard Castle Hotel where there were about 50 guests. The President motored to the USS WILLIAMSBURG where he rested. Later in the afternoon the President attended an informal reception at the Government House. There were about 250 guests present. He then returned to the USS WILLIAMSBURG. The President gave a stag buffet dinner aboard the USS WILLIAMSBURG for Governor Hastie and St. Thomas officials. | ||
| [Public Papers: Remarks in St. Thomas on a Visit to the Virgin Islands] | ||
| [Public Papers: Special Message to the Congress on Housing] | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President left St. Thomas at 5:30 a.m. aboard the USS WILLIAMSBURG and proceded to Fredericksted, St. Croix, arriving at 9:30 a.m. He disembarked about 10:30 a.m. and departed for a sightseeing tour by automobile of the Island. He made a few remarks at the Government House at Christiansted, St. Croix. The President motored back to Frederikstead for his lunch and then returned to the USS WILLIAMSBURG. The USS WILLIAMSBURG left St. Croix at 2:00 p.m. for the Guantanamo Naval Base. | ||
| [Public Papers: Remarks at Government House, St. Croix, Virgin Islands] | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President at sea aboard the USS WILLIAMSBURG en route to Guantanamo Bay. The weather was extremely rough during this trip. | ||
| [Public Papers: Statement by the President on Palestine] | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President arrived at Guantanamo Harbor at 1:40 p.m. aboard the USS WILLIAMSBURG. He anchored at the Officers' Club Landing and with his official party went ashore. Upon arrival, the President was greeted by Captain Battle and honors were rendered. Thereafter, the President inspected the Marine Honor Guard. Following this the President and Party motored to the Officers' Club for luncheon. There were about 40 guests present. About 3:15 p.m. the President and Party were con- ducted on a motor tour of the base. This tour ended at the Naval Air Station where the President and Party took an army plane for the return trip to Key West, Florida. They were airborn at 3:45 p.m. and arrived at Key West Naval Air Base (Boca Chica) at 6:30 p.m. Upon arriving, the President held an informal Press Conference at the airfield before returning to the Little White House. The President then motored to the Little White House and he and his Party retired for the evening. | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President arose at 7:30 a.m. and breakfasted with other members of his immediate party. At 10:00 a.m. the President accompanied by his staff, except Secretary Matthew Connelly and Admiral William Leahy, walked through the Submarine Base to the beach, where they indulged in sun bathing and a short swim until 12:00 noon, when he and the others returned to the Little White House. Luncheon was served at 1:00 p.m. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in general relaxation in and about the house. Dinner was served at 7:30 p.m., following which the President and party remained at the house and later retired to respective rooms. | ||
| Executive Orders: [9932 ACQUISITION OF COMPETITIVE STATUS AND REEMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS APPOINTED OR ASSIGNED TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE] | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President arose at 7:00 a.m. and breakfasted. The President dictated to Jack Romagna from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Accompanied by his staff with the exception of Captain Robert L. Dennison, Admiral William Leahy and Secretary Matthew Connelly, the President departed the Little White House at 10:00 a.m. and walked through the Naval Base to the beach where he and his party indulged in sun bathing and swimming until 12:00 noon. They departed the beach at 12:05 p.m. and motored to the house, the President driving. Luncheon was served at 1:00 p.m. The remainder of the day was spent in general relaxation in and about the Little White House. There were no further activities for this date. Dinner was served at 7:00 p.m. | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President arose at 7:15 a.m. and breakfasted. At 9:00 a.m. Mr. Neal Helm arrived. Read Admiral Robbins called at 9:45 a.m. and paid his respects to the President. At 10:00 a.m. the President, accompanied by Captain Robert L. Dennison, departed the Little White House and walked to Pier Number 5, where he was received by Captains Adel and Daspit, who escorted him aboard the submarine "Requin" 481 for an inspection tour. Still and newsreel pictures were taken of the President upon his arrival at the pier, boarding the submarine, etc. The President completed his tour at 10:30 a.m., following which he proceeded afoot to the beach. While en route the President shook hands with some small children, and posed with them for pictures. On arrival at the beach the President was joined by Secretary Matthew Connelly, Neal Helm, Stanley Woodward and Eben Ayers. From 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the President and party indulged in sunbathing, but no swimming. They departed the beach at 12:05 p.m. and motored to the Little White House, the President driving. Luncheon was served at 1:00 p.m. The remainder of the day was spent in general relaxation. | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| The President arose at 7:15 a.m. and breakfasted, following which he read the papers at 9:20 a.m., and accompanied by General Harry Vaughan, Captain Robert L. Dennison, Admiral William Leahy, etc., departed the Little White House and walked to the chapel where he attended services this date. After services, the President walked to the beach where he indulged in sun- bathing and a short swim. At 12:00 noon, the President returned to the Little White House by motor, with the President driving. Luncheon was served at 1:00 p.m. Former Governor Cox and Mr. Mahoney arrived at 11:30 a.m., from Miami and were guests at the luncheon. They departed at 2:30 p.m. At 5:00 p.m., the President, accompanied by members of his staff, departed the house and walked to the residence of Captain Adel, who was having a reception in honor of the President. At 6:00 p.m., the President departed the reception and returned to the Little White House. Dinner was served at 7:00 p.m. At 10:00 p.m. the President delivered his radio address, launching the Red Cross Drive. | ||
| [Public Papers: Radio Remarks Opening the Red Cross Fund Campaign] | ||
| [Log of President Truman's Trip: Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Key West, Florida] | ||
| [Public Papers: Special Message to the Congress Requesting Extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act] | ||
| The President arose at 7.00 a.m. and breakfasted after which he read until 10.00 a.m. when he held a press conference on the lawn of the Little White House. Still and newsreel pictures were taken of this conference. At 10.25 a.m. accompanied by most of his staff, the President departed the House and walked to the beach, where he again indulged in sun bathing and a short swim until 12.00 noon, when he drove back to the house by motor. | ||
| Press and Radio Conference [Public Papers] | ||
| Luncheon was served at 12.30 p.m. At 1.30 p.m., the President and his entire staff departed the house and walked to the dock in front of the Administration Building, where they embarked in two crash boats for a fishing trip to the American Shoals, some twenty miles east of the base. | ||
| The party was divided in the following manner: aboard the "DOLPHIN" were the President, Colonel Robert Landry, Secretaries Matthew Connelly and William Hassett, General Graham and Mr. Clark Clifford. Aboard the SNAFU were: Admiral William Leahy, Dr. John R. Steelman, Mr. Stanley Woodward, Mr. Eben Ayers, Captain Robert Dennison, and General Harry Vaughan. | ||
| All three boats returned at 6.00 p.m. Following this the President and party walked to the House, a distance of one city block. | ||
| The newspaper correspondents and photographers occupied a third boat. |