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208-PU-173-H-20: President Roosevelt Visits Hawaii. Microphones and carrying power to the President’s voice as he addresses the U.S. Army’s famous Seventh Division on the island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. In riding gear is Lieutenant General Richardson, USA; behind and partly hidden by the general is Admiral William D. Leahy, USN. The “Fighting Seventh” saw much action in the Aleutians and the Marshalls campaign. Released August 10, 1944. Official U.S. Navy Photograph. Office of War Information Collection. (2016/08/30).

  • FDR Day by Day for July 27, 1944: Honolulu, HI, 2:40pm. FDR and his party proceeded to the Schofield Parade Ground where the Seventh Infantry Division was drawn up for inspection. We were told through the medium of a public address system a bit of the history of this seasoned division. FDR responded with a few remarks addressed to the Commanding Gen., Seventh Infantry Division (Maj. Gen. Archibald B. Arnold) and his men. The Seventh Division led by Gen. Archibald B. Arnold, then passed in review.
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