Religion: President's Pastor

On an average of once a month when he is in Washington, President Roosevelt spends Sunday morning at church. Accompanied by Secret Service men, he drives to St. Thomas' Episcopal Church at 18th & Church Streets, N. W. Entering at the side by a ramp and marquee especially installed for him, the President always occupies the same pew, shares it with the Secret Service men. For nearly four years they, and whoever else has happened to be with Mr. Roosevelt, have listened to sermons by Rev. Dr. Charles Ernest Smith who has been at...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!