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Thanks Deskdriver.

Today a pic, which looks like a pattern for a painting. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Mr. Roosevelt, Aug 6, 1942.



source: wikipedia
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Is Wilhelmina wearing the latest Nike Air Jordan?

I must admit to be no shoe expert like you are.
Wilhelmina as an old style lady would probably wear a less ordinary brand.



source: dancestore.com

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Hi Guscha

To see FDR apparently standing is all the more remarkable when one knows he did so by shear force of will as well as assistance by the aid of another. This photograph of FDR being fitted with leg braces was never released for the public to see in that era. He's riding in a Duesenberg J Tourster phaeton by Derham.

Steve

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Steve (58L8134), thanks for the valuable input. Nowadays even his braces are part of exhibitions.




"Photo #: NH 47036 President Franklin D. Roosevelt Seated in an automobile, while touring the Mare Island Navy Yard in 1942. With him are Vice Admiral John W. Greenslade, Commander 12th Naval District, and Rear Admiral Wilhelm L. Friedell, Commandant Mare Island Navy Yard. Secret Servicemen are on duty around the car. In the background is the Japanese midget submarine HA-19, which had been captured on 8 December 1941, immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor. During World War II, it was taken around the country on War Bond tours. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command."



source: wikipedia

Guscha,
I posted this on the Packard Club website under the media tab.
Thought I would post it here as well.
https://vimeo.com/158415651

I seriously doubt FDR is being fitted with braces, during fitting pants must be down or removed. His handicap was
"hidden" from the public. It appears that he is exiting the car with his leg braces locked and sliding off the cushion. The man at his feet will be helping him upright.

"...Hoover liked to drive his car, accompanied by his wife or a friend (former Presidents did not get Secret Service protection until the 1960s)..." [Wikipedia]

Since the internet is filled with pics, showing his predecessors FDR and Harry S. Truman surrounded by the presidental guard, I have certain difficulties to believe that statement.




1928 Packard nine-tenths left front view, male chauffeur, President Herbert Hoover standing at passenger door. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 443, custom eight (produced 7/1/1927-8/1/1928), fourth series eight, 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan limousine (body type #315).

Item # EB01d378

Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.

1927 Packard nine-tenths left front view, chauffeur standing at passenger door. Inscribed on photo back; Packard model 343, third series eight, all weather cabriolet, this car provided for use of Queen Marie of Romania on the occasion of her visit to Washington, D.C. & Baltimore, Md., early autumn 1926.

Item # EB01d307

Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.




1927 Packards lined up on country road. Inscribed on photo back; Packard 343, third series eight (produced 8/2/1926-7/1/1927), 8-cylinder, 106-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, left to right Dietrich all weather stationary cabriolet, Holbrook inside drive limousine, standard sedan limousine 7-person (body type #295), two Holbrook inside drive limousines, standard sedan limousine 7-person (body type #295), Derham Prince-of-Wales type sedan, three standard sedan limousine 7-person (body type #295), forward car used for personal transportation of Queen Marie of Romania (other cars used by her entourage), during her visit to Washington, D.C. & Baltimore, Md., autumn 1926.

Item # EB01d306

Photo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library, National Automotive History Collection and used with permission.

-> This and -> that source telling that we see a Packard with Holbrook body behind the squadron of chauffeurs but I believe, it is the same Dietrich as mentioned above.

BTW: They reduced the quantity of overcoat buttons for the smaller men to harmonize the ensemble.

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