September 29
New Orleans, Louisiana (Higgins Industries)

"The Higgins Company has done a number of exceptional things with wood. One of the most interesting of these is a wooden-woven waterproof pipe. It is both lighter and stronger than aluminum...As the President’s car pulled out of the building and alongside the train, the band, portions of which we had seen earlier, struck up with 'Hail to the Chief.' "

Front seat: The President