May 7th, 1937
Transcript
| Times | Log | Location | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
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6:00am |
Flash received, followed by other messages, informing FDR of the loss of the German zeppelin "Hindenburg". Message of condolence was sent to Reich Chancellor Adolph Hitler. Quiet dinner in cabin, after which FDR worked on stamps. Note: Grateful response from Hitler was received the following morning. |
Off Port Aransas, Texas |
TRP |
|
9:00am – 11:00am |
Navy plane arrived with the Executive Mail Pouch. FDR cleared mail in about an hour and a half. |
Off Port Aransas, Texas |
TRP |
|
11:00am – 6:30pm |
Left ship with a party of others for a ranch party to be given by Sidney Richardson. About a 20 mile auto trip upon landing. Noted wildlife and cattle en route. After juleps and lunch, enjoyed time around table. Hunted jack-rabbit on return trip. |
St. Joseph's Island |
TRP |
|
4:00pm |
Press Conf. PC#365 - USS Potomac |
Off Port Aransas |
PC |
|
6:30pm – 9:00pm |
Returned to USS Potomac. Dinner guests included Sidney Richardson, Clinton Murchison, T. L. Wynne, John Golding, Mr. and Mrs. Violette and Mrs. Polk |
Off Port Aransas, TX |
TRP |
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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May 7 1937 - Stenographers Diary
May 7 1937 - Ushers Log
