No holiday for Roosevelt; radio talk tonight
Washington (UP) –
President Roosevelt today observed the birthday of another war President, Abraham Lincoln, by working as usual at his desk. Tonight, he makes a radio address to the nation.
His broadcast is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. and will be carried by all the major networks.
The President also scheduled another broadcast on Feb. 22, the birthday of George Washington, when he will address “George Washington Dinners” to be held under the auspices of the Democratic National Committee.
The subject of tonight’s 20-minute address was not revealed, but it is expected to pertain to the military, diplomatic and home fronts.