30 Apr 1939

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  • Franklin Roosevelt's address at the opening ceremonies of the New York World's Fair was broadcast on television, making him the first US President to appear in this medium. ww2dbase [Franklin Roosevelt | Flushing, New York | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 30 Apr 1939
USS Ellet anchored in the Hudson River, New York, United States, 30 Apr 1939; note Palisade Amusement Park in New Jersey in background

30 Apr 1939 Interactive Map

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