February 17th, 1945
Transcript
Times | Log | Location | Source |
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7:10am |
The USS Laub and Baldwin were detached from the task group and were directed to proceed to Oran, Tunisia to fuel and await orders. The USS Champlin and Nields joined the task group and formed an anti-submarine screen ahead. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
12:00pm |
Position and course noted. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
2:29pm |
Task group entered the Tunisian War Channel. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
4:00pm |
FDR signed mail, including an Executive Order authorizing the Secretary of War to take possession of and operate the plants and facilities of the American Enka Corporation, Enka, NC. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
7:34pm |
Task group cleared the Tunisian War Channel. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
8:00pm |
FDR and members of his Mess attended movies in the Flag Cabin. The picture shown was "Meet me in St. Louis". |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
ER |
Returned from New York, NY at 2055 |
USH |
USH = White House Usher's Diary, STE = Stenographer's Diary, PC = Press Conference, TU = Tully's Appointment Diary
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