August 5th, 1938
Transcript
| Times | Log | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
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10:30am |
FDR disembarked from the USS Houston for a tour of inspection of the Canal Zone and environs. He was accompanied by the President of Panama and various Civil, Military, and Naval Officials. |
USS Houston |
TRP |
|
2:36pm |
FDR's Party completed embarkation on a special Trans-Ismian train. |
USS Houston |
TRP |
|
4:20pm |
FDR and his party disembarked at Colon, Panama Canal Zone and entered waiting automobiles. A drive was then taken through Colon, France Field, Naval Air Station, Submarine Base, Fort Randolph, Fort Davis, and finally to the Upper Gatun Locks. |
USS Houston |
TRP |
|
6:00pm |
FDR's party boarded the USS Houston which sailed at 1920 for Old Providence Island. |
USS Houston |
TRP |
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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August 5 1938 - Stenographers Diary
August 5 1938 - Ushers Log
