National Affairs: Much Better than Hess

Two more incidents came out last week to dramatize how far the President went to shroud his Churchill meeting in mystery.

One involved his son Elliott, on duty with an air force detachment in Newfoundland, who thought he was in the soup when he was suddenly ordered to remain on his station. Elliott had no idea what was up until the appointed day when, still without explanation, he flew out over the bay, saw the incredible assemblage of naval power, and was greeted by his father.

The other concerned General George Marshall, Chief of Staff, who had planned a small dinner party at...

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