September 20th, 1940
Transcript
| Times | Log | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12:12am |
Pass Bayview, MD |
On train |
TRP |
|
2:04am |
Arrive R G Tower, Philadelphia, PA |
On train |
TRP |
|
3:00am |
Arrive Phiadelphia, PA. Lay over at Stadium Track. |
On train |
STE, TRP |
|
8:30am |
Arrive Philadelphia, PA |
Philadelphia, PA |
TU |
|
10:15am |
Leave train and inspect Navy Yard (League Island), Naval Hospital, Army Supply Base. |
Philadelphia, PA |
STE, TU |
|
11:30am |
Press Conf. #681. Held while in auto before leaving Philadelphia Navy Yard |
Philadelphia, PA |
PC |
|
12:15pm |
Returns to train for lunch |
Philadelphia, PA |
STE, TU |
|
3:00pm |
Arrives at University of Pennsylvania |
Philadelphia, PA |
STE, TU |
|
4:00pm |
Receives honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at University of Pennsylvania and makes address. Note: President's Advisory Committee shows meeting with John B. Thayer, Director of Bicentennial Celebration, U. of Pa., but no time is given |
Philadelphia, PA |
STE, TU, PAI |
|
5:00pm |
Returns to train at B&O Station |
Philadelphia, PA |
STE |
|
5:30pm |
Leaves for Hyde Park, NY |
Philadelphia, PA |
STE, TU |
|
5:40pm |
Arrive Claremont, NJ |
Enroute Hyde Park, NY |
TRP |
|
5:50pm |
Leave Claremont, NJ |
Enroute Hyde Park, NY |
TRP |
|
7:46pm |
Arrive Cornwall, NY |
Enroute Hyde Park, NY |
TRP |
|
7:49pm |
Leave Cornwall, NY |
Enroute Hyde Park, NY |
TRP |
|
8:20pm |
Arrive Highland, NY |
Enroute Hyde Park, NY |
TRP, STE, TU |
|
Houseguest |
Elliott Roosevelt (arr. 0830) Note: Usher's log does not mention Elliott Roosevelt's departure since previous night's arrival |
USH |
USH = White House Usher's Diary, STE = Stenographer's Diary, PC = Press Conference, TU = Tully's Appointment Diary
These transcripts are based on archival sources documenting President Roosevelt's daily activities, including the White House Usher's Log and the White House Stenographer's Diary. The transcripts were created for reference purposes. Because errors can occur in data entry, we encourage you to review and cite to the original sources displayed below.
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September 20 1940 - Stenographers Diary
September 20 1940 - Ushers Log
