May 4th, 1940

Transcript

Times Log Location Source

12:00am

Veto of a Bill Extending Crop Insurance to Cotton, as not providing a Self- Supporting Insurance Plan

Hyde Park, NY

PP

2:05am

Arrive Philadelphia, PA

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

2:08am

Leave Philadelphia, PA

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

4:30am

Arrive New York, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

4:50am

Leave New York, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

6:08am

Arrive Mott Haven, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

6:18am

Leave Mott Haven, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

8:30am

Arrive Hyde Park, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

STE, TRP, TU

2:00pm

James Townsend

Hyde Park, NY

STE

ER

In Washington, DC

USH

Houseguest

Mr. Lippman (arr. 5:30), Mr. Perry (arr. 5:35), Miss Lorena Hickok (dep. 12:00)

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.

 
 
 

US and World Events plus Additional Resources