February 28th, 1945
Transcript
| Times | Log | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
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6:00am |
The train arrived in Washington, DC. FDR's car was placed in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving "station". FDR left the train at 0830 and returned to the White House. |
Washington, DC |
TRP |
|
6:30am |
The remains of Gen. Edwin M. Watson were removed to Arlington, VA by US Army personnel under the supervision of Lt. Col. W. E. Davenport. Funeral services were to be held at the National Cemetary, Arlington, VA at noon, conducted by Chaplain D. A. Brady. FDR and members of his party were to attend. Total distance traveled: 13842 miles. |
Washington, DC |
TRP |
|
8:45am |
Returned from Yalta Conference |
White House |
STE, USH, TU |
|
11:45am – 12:40pm |
To Arlington Cemetery, VA for Interment Services for Maj. Gen. Edwin M. Watson, Secretary and Military Aide to FDR. With ER, Col. and Mrs. John Boettiger, large group of White House staff |
White House |
STE, USH, TU |
|
1:15pm |
(lunch) ER, Harry L. Hopkins |
White House |
USH |
|
3:40pm |
To Office |
White House |
USH |
|
6:35pm |
Returned from Office via Doctor's office |
Office |
USH |
|
7:30pm – 8:20pm |
(dinner) ER, Harry L. Hopkins, Grace G. Tully |
White House |
USH |
|
10:45pm |
Retired |
White House |
USH |
|
ER |
In Washington, DC |
USH |
|
|
Houseguest |
Mrs. Anna Boettiger returned from Yalta Conference (arr. 0845) |
USH |
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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February 28 1945 - Stenographers Diary
February 28 1945 - Ushers Log
