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President Stops In Valparaiso

MAY 6, 1943 - President Roosevelt passed through Saunders county early Monday morning, April 26. The president's train came into Valparaiso during the night and spent seven hours there while it was serviced. Soldiers were everywhere guarding every switch, building and every possible hiding place. They were spread out along the track within hailing distance of each other all the way to Omaha.

The president's train did not stop at the Mead Bomb Loading Plant, but there is suspicion that he inspected the area while the train was in Valparaiso.