September 20th, 1940

Transcript

Times Log Location Source

12:12am

Pass Bayview, MD

On train

TRP

2:04am

Arrive R G Tower, Philadelphia, PA

On train

TRP

3:00am

Arrive Phiadelphia, PA. Lay over at Stadium Track.

On train

STE, TRP

8:30am

Arrive Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA

TU

10:15am

Leave train and inspect Navy Yard (League Island), Naval Hospital, Army Supply Base.

Philadelphia, PA

STE, TU

11:30am

Press Conf. #681. Held while in auto before leaving Philadelphia Navy Yard

Philadelphia, PA

PC

12:15pm

Returns to train for lunch

Philadelphia, PA

STE, TU

3:00pm

Arrives at University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

STE, TU

4:00pm

Receives honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at University of Pennsylvania and makes address.

Note: President's Advisory Committee shows meeting with John B. Thayer, Director of Bicentennial Celebration, U. of Pa., but no time is given

Philadelphia, PA

STE, TU, PAI

5:00pm

Returns to train at B&O Station

Philadelphia, PA

STE

5:30pm

Leaves for Hyde Park, NY

Philadelphia, PA

STE, TU

5:40pm

Arrive Claremont, NJ

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

5:50pm

Leave Claremont, NJ

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

7:46pm

Arrive Cornwall, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

7:49pm

Leave Cornwall, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP

8:20pm

Arrive Highland, NY

Enroute Hyde Park, NY

TRP, STE, TU

Houseguest

Elliott Roosevelt (arr. 0830)

Note: Usher's log does not mention Elliott Roosevelt's departure since previous night's arrival

USH

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

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