February 17th, 1945

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Times Log Location Source

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

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12:00pm

Position and course noted.

USS Quincy

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2:29pm

Task group entered the Tunisian War Channel.

USS Quincy

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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

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7:34pm

Task group cleared the Tunisian War Channel.

USS Quincy

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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

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ER

Returned from New York, NY at 2055

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

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