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May 27, 1941
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Amid President Roosevelt's warning to Vichy France over Axis ties, the US Coast Guard took 13 French ships, including the $60M liner Normandie (tied up since Aug 1939), into protective custody in US ports, with guards but not seized.
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Coincident with a warning to France by President Roosevelt against the Vichy government's moves toward a closer tie with the Axis powers, the U. S. coast guard took into protective custody 13 French ships in U. S. ports. including the gigantic $60,000,000 liner Normandie,
The Normandie, second largest ship in the world, has been tied up at the Hudson river pier since August, 1939.
Coast Guard Commander J. S. Baylis, shown telling reporters of the U. S. move, said the ships "are not seized" but that an "adequate guard" had been placed on them "for adequate protection from any outside influence."
The Normandie, second largest ship in the world, has been tied up at the Hudson river pier since August, 1939.
Coast Guard Commander J. S. Baylis, shown telling reporters of the U. S. move, said the ships "are not seized" but that an "adequate guard" had been placed on them "for adequate protection from any outside influence."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
French Ships
Protective Custody
Normandie Liner
Vichy Government
Axis Powers
Coast Guard
President Roosevelt
What entities or persons were involved?
President Roosevelt
Coast Guard Commander J. S. Baylis
Where did it happen?
U. S. Ports, Hudson River Pier
Story Details
Key Persons
President Roosevelt
Coast Guard Commander J. S. Baylis
Location
U. S. Ports, Hudson River Pier
Event Date
Since August, 1939
Story Details
Coincident with President Roosevelt's warning to France against Vichy government's ties to Axis powers, U. S. coast guard placed 13 French ships including the liner Normandie under protective custody with guards for protection from outside influence, though not seized.