America at war! (1941–) – Part 5

Last public appearance at writer’s banquet

WASHINGTON (UP) – President Roosevelt’s last public appearance here was at the White House Correspondents Association dinner March 22.

He enjoyed the show, during which well-known radio artists quipped about his extended stay in office.

Mr. Roosevelt made no formal talk, but at the close of the evening’s entertainment, he spoke for a few minutes. He began in a seemingly serious vein about his constant concern for humanity. He wound up with the announcement that he would not hold a press conference the following day. The crowd roared.