The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-07
PRESIDENT IS
 WELCOMED BACK
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President Tired. But Cav

freSluent Tired, But Gay
 The president appeared tired but was gay and patient as he posed for photographers and waved greetings to the cheering throngs. | Attired in a light gray double breasted suit and a soft tan felt hat, he slipped into an overcoat only after he had entered the open car for the ride to the White House.
 MT. Roosevelt's car stopped on the Plaza just to the southeast of Union Station. Remaining seated in the car, he smiled broadly as he expressed his appreciation to the massed thousands.
 T think this means a great deal to Henry Wallace and to Mrs. Wal lace and to my wife" MT. Roose- welt said.
 Wallace sat beside him and the chief executive threw his arm over the future presidents shoulders. Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Wallace sat in the forward seats.
 Being here all these years means that we and you get on pretty we'll" MT. Roosevelt said. We are very happy to be back here for a little while longer.
 We like farm life pretty well, but of all the cities can think of We like Washington the best.
 T want you to know how glad we are of the results of two days ago and of the chance to stay here just a little while longer"
 The crowd, extending in an un- broken mass from Union Station to the Capitol, roared its approval. MT. Roosevelt waved and the procession started.
 100000 In Crowd
 The crowd that lined Pennsyl- vania avenue and the station Plaza exceeded 100000, officials said:
 The drive along the mile-long required 20 minutes. The official car entered the White House grounds at 9:20 a. m. EST.
 The White House police force. clad in new uniforms, was drawn up along the drive inside the White House grounds. The officers stood at attention. The White House staff stood along the south wall of the White House and gave MT. Roosevelt cheer as he entered the build ing, his home again for the next four years.
 The army, navy and the marine bands were spaced along the route. More policemen and firemen were called out for duty than at any time since the president and Mrs. Roosevelt greeted the king and queen of Britain, IS months ago.
 Government workers were advised that their efficiency records would not suffer should they report late for work. Private employers were asked to give their workers time off The school board advised parents that taIdy marks would not be en- tered against school children who witness the parade.
 Virtual Holiday
 The commissioners issued a proc lamation declaring virtual holiday for the morning and eXhorting the districts Voteless citizens to line the hNNilug AAbNA AtiN NalgibOi VI AsN White House to show the nation that Washingtonians are not un- aware of the will of the country,
 Believing In this crucial period oi our nation and with every regard for the serious world situation that singleneSs Of purpose Is necessary 70 maintain and safeguard the unity VI our great country, we are proud 10 join the spontaneous movement Of our eitizenry in extending him 6 most hearty welcome" the proc- lamaton said.
 President Roosevelt Is our first third term president. We feel we would be remiks indeed fl VIC fail to join the rest of the nation in ex. pressing our confidence Co his great leadership and ability lO carry fore ward the principles Of democracy and preserve this nation from the conflict now taking place