February 16th, 1945

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Times Log Location Source

1159*

During the day, anti-submarine search was made along the path of the USS Quincy's advance by Wellington aircraft operating from British bases in North Africa. Fighter coverage was furnished the task group by "P-38's" in groups of four at a time, operating from British bases.

USS Quincy

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12:00pm

Course and position noted.

USS Quincy

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7:00pm

Ships of task group set clocks back one hour to conform to Zone Minus One time.

USS Quincy

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8:00pm

FDR and members of his mess attended movies in the Flag Cabin. The feature shown was "None But the Lonely Heart".

USS Quincy

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ER

In New York, NY

USH

USH = White House Usher's Diary, STE = Stenographer's Diary, PC = Press Conference, TU = Tully's Appointment Diary

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