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WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Members of Congress remaining in Washington received generally without surprise today President Roosevelt's announcement that he would accept a renomination. Only one, a Republican, professed to having "played a hunch that he would not run."
Roosevelt informally announces US recognition of com as de facto govt subject to Eisenhower authority; explains procedure; Brit and Algiers reaction
1944Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic[†]
Simon Walter Blackburn is an English philosopher known for his work in metaethics, where he defends quasi-realism, and in the philosophy of language. More recently, he has gained a large general audience from his efforts to popularise philosophy. He has appeared in multiple episodes of the documentary series Closer to Truth. During his long career, he has taught at Oxford University, Cambridge University, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
1944Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter[†]
Delia Ephron is an American writer and film producer.
1944Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887)[†]
Theodore Roosevelt III, often known as Theodore Jr., was an American military officer, politician and businessman. He was the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt. Roosevelt is known for his World War II service, including the directing of troops at Utah Beach during the Normandy landings, for which he received the Medal of Honor.