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Story July 30, 1934

Henderson Daily Dispatch

Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina

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President Roosevelt travels aboard the USS New Orleans at 22 knots toward Portland, Oregon, to rejoin his wife and inspect federal projects, arriving Friday and returning to Washington on August 9.

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Roosevelt To Return On Friday
Aboard the Cruiser New Orleans,
En Route with President Roosevelt,
to Portland, Oregon, July 30 (AP)-

President Roosevelt sped toward the Pacific coast today 1,500 miles from Portland, Oregon, where he will rejoin his wife, with his cruisers maintaining a fast pace of 22 knots.

Thoroughly acquainted with economic and social conditions in the circle of American and possessions and territories, Roosevelt is anxious to make an inspection of Federal projects on the mainland from coast to coast.

Arriving in Portland Friday morning, he will be back at his desk in less than a week, returning to Washington August 9.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Journey

What themes does it cover?

Exploration

What keywords are associated?

President Roosevelt Cruiser New Orleans Portland Oregon Federal Projects Presidential Travel

What entities or persons were involved?

President Roosevelt

Where did it happen?

Aboard The Cruiser New Orleans, En Route To Portland, Oregon

Story Details

Key Persons

President Roosevelt

Location

Aboard The Cruiser New Orleans, En Route To Portland, Oregon

Event Date

July 30, Arriving Friday, Returning August 9

Story Details

President Roosevelt travels by cruiser to Portland to rejoin his wife and inspect federal projects across the mainland, planning a return to Washington in under a week.

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