Bibliography - Primary Source Materials
Press Conferences
Press Conference, Held at Dutton Lumber Company Wharf, Poughkeepsie NY, June 20, 1938; Press Conference #467; Volume 11-12, 1938; Complete Presidential Press Conferences; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
The President is asked if he will be going to the Poughkeepsie Regatta and he replies that he will try very hard to make it. His boat, the Potomac, will be waiting for him, however if he doesn't make it his captain has instructions to take any Navy crew members family and friends onto the boat to watch the race instead.
Press Conference, Held in the study of the President's home, Hyde Park NY, June 21, 1938; Press Conference #468; Volume 11-12, 1938; Complete Presidential Press Conferences; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
The President is asked if he's going to attend the Regatta and he replies that he's going to try his absolute best to get there in time. The times that the races will be held at are also briefly discussed.
Press Conference, Held in the Executive Offices of the White House, June 24, 1938; Press Conference #469; Volume 11-12, 1938; Complete Presidential Press Conferences; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
The President explains what his plans are for the next two days and mentions his plan to go to Poughkeepsie to see the crew races.
Press Conference, Held in the study of the President's home, Hyde Park NY, June 28, 1938; Press Conference #470; Volume 11-12, 1938; Complete Presidential Press Conferences; Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York.
The President expresses his disappointment at not being able to go see the Poughkeepsie Regatta.