February 23rd, 1945
Transcript
Times | Log | Location | Source |
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0839* |
Steaming on course 268, speed 22, in company with USS Savannah, Carmick, Doyle and Endicott, enroute Algiers, Tunisia to Newport News, VA. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
8:40am |
The task group changed course to 270. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
12:00pm |
Course and position noted. Distance since noon: 527 miles. Distance since Algiers, Tunisia: 2,357 miles. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
12:15pm |
FDR received Mr. Smith, Mr. Cornell and Mr. Nixon in his cabin and held a press conference. This conference lasted for an hour and was reported by Lt. Rigdon. FDR spent the afternoon on deck enjoying the sun. Air coverage was furnished by aircraft operating from the escort carrier USS Missionbay. While the party did not sight USS Missionbay, according the information in possession, it was operating to the northward of the USS Quincy's track. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
12:15pm |
Press Conf. PC#992 Press and Radio Conference Note: Enroute Algiers to Newport News, Va. |
USS Quincy |
PC |
5:30pm – 6:30pm |
FDR worked on his mail. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
8:00pm |
FDR and members of his Mess attended "Going My Way" in the Flag Cabin. |
USS Quincy |
TRP |
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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