November 14th, 1943

Transcript

Times Log Location Source

1:00am

All ship's clocks were set ahead one hour to confirm to Zone Plus Three time.

USS Iowa

TRP

8:00am

Noted position and weather conditions. Air defense drill exercised for FDR, demonstrating ship's firepower. During the drill, unexpected explosion occured in vicinity of the USS Iowa. Discovered to be a torpedo accidentally fired by the USS William D. Porter, the anti-submarine screen to starboard. Probably caused by moisture from rough seas. Investigation ordered by Adm. Ernest J. King. In afternoon, inspections of ship's medical department conducted.

USS Iowa

TRP

ER

In Saybrook, CT

USH

Houseguest

Mrs. Harry L. Hopkins, Diana Hopkins, and Governess (returned 10:00)

USH

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

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