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Book 3 Chapter 26             At 1700 I sent everyone home; it had been a mind-boggling day. I issued more executive orders today than any previous day of my presidency, but they were desperately needed to keep things moving in … Continue reading →

Book 3 chapter 25             Morning brought better news. Two fleet carriers from California and four more assault landing ships were off the coast of Oahu. Admiral Petty now had one hundred twenty landing craft to rescue people from the … Continue reading →

Due to a death in my immediate family the writing and posting schedule has been affected for a while. Please bear with me. Book 3 Chapter 24             I left the news conference and went to my office followed by … Continue reading →

Book 3 Chapter 23             At 0630 I had a mug of coffee and a plate of eggs, scrapple and one slice of toast with grape jelly, with another mug of fresh squeezed orange juice as per orders of the … Continue reading →

Book 3 Chapter 22             I settled into my chair and began to read all my messages. Fortunately, Connie was putting them in order of importance. I turned on my JBG desktop and my White House laptop so I could … Continue reading →

Book 3 Chapter 21             The waiter held the door open; in walked Frank, Eric, Ben and Marty.             ‘’Well, we get to see one more of your secrets, you do have a bar. I’m impressed,’’ Frank said.             ‘’There … Continue reading →

Book 3 Chapter 20             Eighteen crates were emptied into the gold room tonight. Dad and Jake helped again – a couple more nights and we would be finished and then Lorrie could start using the secure hangar for other … Continue reading →

Book 3 Chapter 19             It was a short walk through the tunnel to the house. All the visiting aides and staff were politely told to be gone by 1630, unless there was an approved reason for them to stay. … Continue reading →

Book 3 Chapter 18             Monday started early with the smell of fresh coffee from the kitchen. The new agency chefs quickly learned how I liked coffee. I wondered why there was such a turnover in agency chefs.             There … Continue reading →

Book 3 Chapter 17             The Secret Service chefs planned a great meal while we were working in the gym basement, so we were well fed. After supper I played with the boys for a while and held Sara and … Continue reading →