FDR can travel widely also. Japanese force of 20 destroyers en route to evacuate troops from Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, is attacked by aircraft from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, and motor torpedo boats.
Powerful leaders fight over priorities.
Unions attack Little Steel formula. Many demands made of Wilson. Command designated United States Naval Forces Northwest African Waters is established with headquarters at Algiers. Evacuation of over 11,000 Japanese troops from Guadalcanal , Solomon Islands, is completed.