Cary T. Grayson Diary
Title
Cary T. Grayson Diary
Creator
Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938
Identifier
WWP16209
Date
1920 March 3
Description
Newspaper clippings of Woodrow Wilson’s automobile outings in the Spring of 1920, following his stroke.
Source
Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, Staunton, Virginia
Language
English
Text
AUTOMOBILE TRIPS DURING THE PRESIDENT’S CONVALESCENCE.
- - - - - - - - - - The following list covers the automobile rides during the President’s convalescence:
WASHINGTON STAR 3/3/20
PRESIDENT WILSON TAKES AUTO RIDE THROUGH THE CITY
Spends an Hour on Speedway, in Capitol Grounds and Intervening Streets.
President Wilson went for a motor ride today, leaving the White House grounds for the first time since he was ordered to bed last October by Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, “a very sick man.”
The President was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Dr. Grayson and secret service men and took a spin around the Speedway along the Potomac. A closed car was used and the party left through the southwest gates. Photographers who had waited several weeks for the President’s reappearance in public were prohibited by the police from taking photographs.
Almost ideal weather prevailed for the President’s ride, the day being as balmy as one in late spring, with only a gentle wind stirring. The car was kept closed throughout the trip, however. The President sat in the rear seat with Mrs. Wilson.
From the Speedway the President drove into the city and down Pennsylvania avenue around the Capitol and thence to the White House. He was out a little more than an hour, and appeared to have enjoyed his outing.
Greets Senator Borah.
Going through the Capitol grounds the President passed Senator Borah of Idaho, and recognition was simultaneous, both waving their hands and smiling. Throughout the trip, Dr. Grayson said, the President was delighted and remarked that he felt lke he had been away from Washington for a long time.
Passing the vicinity of a market here, the President, who delights always in reading signs when he is motoring, saw a large sign quoting pork at 35 cents a pound. Although he has given much serious consideration to the high cost of living, the President remarked to Mrs. Wilson: “That brings it home to you when you see a big sign like that.”
During the drive the President passed many groups of people who recognized him and he smiled his acknowledgement of their greeting. Quite often women who recognized him waved to him.
Decision to allow the President to go out today was made by Admiral Grayson early this morning. Yesterday the President, anticipating a good day today, suggested that he would like to go riding, and when he renewed the suggestion today Dr. Grayson acquiesced. The President’s closed car and a secret service machine drew up to the south entrance of the White House at about 11 o’clock. A few moments later the President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson came out from under the colonnade.
President Walks to His Car.
The President walked to the car with the aid of his cane. Dr. Grayson was at his side and held lightly to the President’s arm. The President was assisted into the car by Dr. Grayson and Mrs. Wilson. He wore his old gray sweater under a medium weight overcoat.
Dr. Grayson said that the President had been much benefited by his trip and that an examination of his blood pressure on his return showed it to be quite normal.
The President, Dr. Grayson said, probably will not go out driving every day for a time. Today’s trip was in the nature of a diversion, and future trips will be regulated by the weather. There will be no set schedule.
WASHINGTON POST 3/4/20
PRESIDENT OUT IN AUTO
Enjoys Ride, First Since He Was Taken Ill in September.
GREETS BORAH AT CAPITOL
Comments Jocularly on Market Sign Telling Price of Pork—Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson With Him. Future Outings Will Be Regulated by Weather Conditions.
Lured by balmy spring weather, the first of the season, President Wilson went on a motor jaunt about the city yesterday. It was the first time he had left the White House grounds since he was put to bed “a very sick man” five months ago yesterday on his return from his interrupted Western speaking tour.
The President told Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, who accompanied him, that he felt as if he had been away from Washington a long time.
Out More Than an Hour.
For more than an hour the President drove along the speedway and through the city streets and the Capitol grounds, where he waved a friendly greeting to Senator Borah, of Idaho, one of the chief opponents to the peace treaty. The senator returned the salutation.
The President was recognized by many persons and returned their greetings as the White House limousine rolled along at an easy gait, escorted by another machine carrying the secret service men.
Passing Center Market, the President, who delights always in reading signs when he is motoring, saw a large sign quoting pork at 35 cents a pound. Although he has given much serious consideration to the high cost of living, the President remarked to Mrs. Wilson “that brings it home to you when you see a big sign like that.”
Asked For by President.
Decison to allow the President to go out was made by Admiral Grayson early yesterday morning. Tuesday the President, expecting a good day yesterday, suggested that he would like to go riding, and when he renewed the suggestion yesterday, Dr. Grayson acquiesced. The President’s closed car and a secret service machine drew up to the south entrance of the White House at about 11 o’clock. A few moment later, the President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson, came out from under the colonnade. The President walked to the car with the aid of his cane. Dr. Grayson was at his side and held lightly to the President’s arm. The President was assisted into the car by Dr. Grayson and Mrs. Wilson. He wore his old gray sweater under a medium weight overcoat.
Dr. Grayson said that the President had been much benefitted by his trip and that an examination of his blood pressure on his return showed it to be quite normal.
The President, Dr. Grayson said, probably will not go out driving every day for a time. Yesterday’s trip was in the nature of a diversion, and future outings will be regulated by the weather.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/8/20
PRESIDENT TAKES RIDE IN OPEN AUTOMOBILE
President Wilson went riding today in an open automobile. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson and Wilmer Bolling, Mrs. Wilson’s brother.
The President wore a heavy cloth overcoat and a golf cap. He looked the picture of health. It was his second public appearance since he took to his bed last October, after his western tour, but on his first ride last Wednesday he used a closed car.The police again prohibited photographers from taking pictures of the President.
A bright sun was shinning, but some of the snow from last week’s blizzard still was on the ground and a sharp wind was blowing.The President was out just an hour, driving through Rock Creek Park.
WASHINGTON POST 3/9/20
WILSON IN OPEN AUTO.
Despite Biting Air He Tours Through Rock Creek Park and Suburbs.
President Wilson took his second automobile outing yesterday afternoon, when accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, and Wilmer Bolling, Mrs. Wilson’s brother, he toured through Rock Creek Park and the surrounding suburbs. Contrary to his ride Wednesday, the President yesterday used an open car, although the temperature was sharp.
The President wore a heavy gray overcoat and a golf cap, and as he smiled and chatted with his companions he seemed to be in the best of health and spirits. As the car left the White House grounds the President was cheered by bystanders, and responded by touching the visor of his golf cap.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/10/20
PRESIDENT TAKES RIDE IN OPEN AUTOMOBILE
President Wilson today took his third ride since he was ordered to bed last October. An open car was used, and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, accompanied him.Mr. Wilson remained out more than an hour and took a long ride through Rock Creek Park, the day being the warmest of the season.
WASHINGTON POST 3/11/20
WILSON RIDES AN HOUR.
President and Party Motor Through Park and Suburbs.President Wilson took advantage of yesterday’s ideal weather to take his third automobile outing, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson being with him.The Presidential party motored through Rock Creek Park and the surrounding suburbs, the trip consuming more than an hour.WASHINGTON POST 3/15/20THE President and Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by Admiral Grayson, took a motor ride yesterday morning. In the afternoon Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by her mother and sister, Mrs. Bolling and Miss Bolling, took a ride through the country.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/17/20
CAMERA MEN ALLOWED ‘SHOTS’ AT PRESIDENT
Photograph Mr. Wilson as He Leaves White House on “Fifth Ride” Since Illness.Photographers were permitted to take their first pictures of President Wilson today since his return from his western trip last September. The President was photographed as he left the White House grounds on his fifth automobile ride since he went to bed in October “a very sick man.”Under instructions from the White House the police allowed several motion picture operators and photographers to set up their machines at the southwest gate, and as the President’s automobile came out the chauffeur slowed down. The President laughed at the camera men when they hurriedly changed their positions so as to get additional pictures.Waiting for Many Weeks.The camera men had been waiting many weeks for these pictures. Their first attempt was made soon after the President was permitted to go on the south lawn, but it was frustrated by secret service men who suspected the purpose of a wagon load of hay which passed down Executive avenue with the photographers in it.The picture makers were on hand when Mr. Wilson took his first ride about ten days ago and every day since, but until today the police intervened.The President was accompanied on his ride today by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician.
Reminded of St. Patrick Day.As the motor came out of the White House gate the President saw several spectators with green caps and this reminded him that it was St. Patrick’s day. He was wearing no green and remarked to Mrs. Wilson that his failure to do so was an oversight. When he returned to the White House he found in his study a vase of green roses and carnations.Secretary Tumulty and other White House officials did not overlook the fact that it was St. Patrick’s day. They appeared wearing green neckties or carnations and green flowers were placed about the executive offices.
WASHINGTON POST 3/18
President Wilson Photographed Yesterday for First Time Since His Five Months’ Illness
[Photograph; caption below]
The President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, is shown lifting his cap to group which saluted him just as automobile left White House grounds for drive about city. The photograph reveals that the President has grown gray during his long illness.
PRESIDENT POSES FOR CAMERA MEN
Permits First Pictures Since His Return From West Last September.
Photographers were permitted to take their first pictures of President Wilson yesterday since his return from his Western trip last September. The President was photographed as he left the White House gounds on his fifth automobile ride since he went to bed in October “a very sick man.”
Under instructions from the White House the police allowed several motion picture operators and photographers to set up their machines at the southwest gate and as the President’s automobile came out the chauffeur slowed down. The President laughed at the camera men when they hurriedly changed their positions so as to get additional pictures.The picture makers were on hand when Mr. Wilson took his first ride about ten days ago and every day since, but until yesterday the police intervened.
The President was accompanied on his ride yesterday by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician. As the motor came out of the White House gate the President saw several spectators with green caps and this reminded him that it was St. Patrick’s day. He was wearing no green and remarked to Mrs. Wilson that his failure to do so was an oversight. When he returned to the White House he found in his study a vase of green roses and carnations.
Secretary Tumulty and other White House officials did not overlook the fact that it was St. Patrick’s day.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/22/20
PRESIDENT WILSON POSES FOR CAMERA MAN WHILE OUT FOR AN AIRING YESTERDAY.
[Photograph; caption below]
THIS IS THE FIRST GOOD LIKENESS MADE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE SINCE RECOVERY FROM THE ILLNESS WHICH KEPT HIM CONFINED TO WHITE HOUSE AND ITS GROUNDS UNTIL RECENTLY.
PRESIDENT POSES FIVE MINUTES FOR CAMERAS
While moving picture camera men slowly wound off their reels, President Wilson posed for more than five minutes yesterday as he was leaving the grounds of the White House for an automobile ride. For some time the photographers have been waiting for the President to pose, and their efforts were rewarded yesterday. The pictures show the President somewhat thinner than before his illness.
Taking advantage of the first balmy spring day of the year, the the President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, motored through the city's parks and nearby Maryland for about two hours.
On the return trip, Gordon Grayson, the young son of Dr. Grayson, was picked up and rode with the President to the White House.
WASHINGTON POST 3/23/20
SOCIETY
The President and Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by Admiral Grayson, spent the greater part of the morning yesterday motoring through the country.
WASHINGTON HERALD 4/12/20
PRESIDENT KILLS "RELAPSE" RUMORS BY SPIN IN HIS AUTO
President Wilson yesterday reguted repeated rumors that he had had a serious relapse by appearing in a big White House automobile with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Cary T. Grasyon and taking a two-hour spin along the Speedway and through other parks.
The start was made at 11 o'clock. The President waved cheerily to a group at the west gate of the executive mansion as the car passed through. He appeared in good health, as was the case on his last appearance, more than two weeks since.
Dr. Grayson has emphasized several times lately that the only reason the President has not been going out in an automobile was that he preferred not to, and not because his condition was worse.
, 1920
On one of recent rides the President motored into Virginia. The following morning the President remarked smilingly: "From the reference made in this morning's paper to my visit to Virginia, you would think that I had visited a foreign country."
Before leaving for his ride on the morning of Monday, March 22, the President said: "Well, let's go and get my little partner (meaning Gordon Grayson)." Gordon generally accompanies the President now on his automobile trips. The President directs some one to telephone Gordon to prepare for a ride, and the President then calls for him. Gordon is now two years and three months old. While on these rides the President talks to him constantly. He points out matters of interest and takes particular pains to describe them. The other day the President called Gordon's attention to a flock of crows and told him that they were crows. They were cawing at the time. Gordon watched them intently and asked the President: "Do you hear them singing?" He speaks of them as "toes". The President pointed to a buzzard sailing along in the air away up above the machine. The President said: "Gordon, see the buzzard flying." Gordon remarked: "It looks like an aarplane." This amused the President very much. He thought Gordon's remark was a very bright one. His conversation with the little fellow seems to please him and cheer him and brighten his spirits.
- - - - - - - - - - The following list covers the automobile rides during the President’s convalescence:
WASHINGTON STAR 3/3/20
PRESIDENT WILSON TAKES AUTO RIDE THROUGH THE CITY
Spends an Hour on Speedway, in Capitol Grounds and Intervening Streets.
President Wilson went for a motor ride today, leaving the White House grounds for the first time since he was ordered to bed last October by Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, “a very sick man.”
The President was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Dr. Grayson and secret service men and took a spin around the Speedway along the Potomac. A closed car was used and the party left through the southwest gates. Photographers who had waited several weeks for the President’s reappearance in public were prohibited by the police from taking photographs.
Almost ideal weather prevailed for the President’s ride, the day being as balmy as one in late spring, with only a gentle wind stirring. The car was kept closed throughout the trip, however. The President sat in the rear seat with Mrs. Wilson.
From the Speedway the President drove into the city and down Pennsylvania avenue around the Capitol and thence to the White House. He was out a little more than an hour, and appeared to have enjoyed his outing.
Greets Senator Borah.
Going through the Capitol grounds the President passed Senator Borah of Idaho, and recognition was simultaneous, both waving their hands and smiling. Throughout the trip, Dr. Grayson said, the President was delighted and remarked that he felt lke he had been away from Washington for a long time.
Passing the vicinity of a market here, the President, who delights always in reading signs when he is motoring, saw a large sign quoting pork at 35 cents a pound. Although he has given much serious consideration to the high cost of living, the President remarked to Mrs. Wilson: “That brings it home to you when you see a big sign like that.”
During the drive the President passed many groups of people who recognized him and he smiled his acknowledgement of their greeting. Quite often women who recognized him waved to him.
Decision to allow the President to go out today was made by Admiral Grayson early this morning. Yesterday the President, anticipating a good day today, suggested that he would like to go riding, and when he renewed the suggestion today Dr. Grayson acquiesced. The President’s closed car and a secret service machine drew up to the south entrance of the White House at about 11 o’clock. A few moments later the President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson came out from under the colonnade.
President Walks to His Car.
The President walked to the car with the aid of his cane. Dr. Grayson was at his side and held lightly to the President’s arm. The President was assisted into the car by Dr. Grayson and Mrs. Wilson. He wore his old gray sweater under a medium weight overcoat.
Dr. Grayson said that the President had been much benefited by his trip and that an examination of his blood pressure on his return showed it to be quite normal.
The President, Dr. Grayson said, probably will not go out driving every day for a time. Today’s trip was in the nature of a diversion, and future trips will be regulated by the weather. There will be no set schedule.
WASHINGTON POST 3/4/20
PRESIDENT OUT IN AUTO
Enjoys Ride, First Since He Was Taken Ill in September.
GREETS BORAH AT CAPITOL
Comments Jocularly on Market Sign Telling Price of Pork—Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson With Him. Future Outings Will Be Regulated by Weather Conditions.
Lured by balmy spring weather, the first of the season, President Wilson went on a motor jaunt about the city yesterday. It was the first time he had left the White House grounds since he was put to bed “a very sick man” five months ago yesterday on his return from his interrupted Western speaking tour.
The President told Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, who accompanied him, that he felt as if he had been away from Washington a long time.
Out More Than an Hour.
For more than an hour the President drove along the speedway and through the city streets and the Capitol grounds, where he waved a friendly greeting to Senator Borah, of Idaho, one of the chief opponents to the peace treaty. The senator returned the salutation.
The President was recognized by many persons and returned their greetings as the White House limousine rolled along at an easy gait, escorted by another machine carrying the secret service men.
Passing Center Market, the President, who delights always in reading signs when he is motoring, saw a large sign quoting pork at 35 cents a pound. Although he has given much serious consideration to the high cost of living, the President remarked to Mrs. Wilson “that brings it home to you when you see a big sign like that.”
Asked For by President.
Decison to allow the President to go out was made by Admiral Grayson early yesterday morning. Tuesday the President, expecting a good day yesterday, suggested that he would like to go riding, and when he renewed the suggestion yesterday, Dr. Grayson acquiesced. The President’s closed car and a secret service machine drew up to the south entrance of the White House at about 11 o’clock. A few moment later, the President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson, came out from under the colonnade. The President walked to the car with the aid of his cane. Dr. Grayson was at his side and held lightly to the President’s arm. The President was assisted into the car by Dr. Grayson and Mrs. Wilson. He wore his old gray sweater under a medium weight overcoat.
Dr. Grayson said that the President had been much benefitted by his trip and that an examination of his blood pressure on his return showed it to be quite normal.
The President, Dr. Grayson said, probably will not go out driving every day for a time. Yesterday’s trip was in the nature of a diversion, and future outings will be regulated by the weather.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/8/20
PRESIDENT TAKES RIDE IN OPEN AUTOMOBILE
President Wilson went riding today in an open automobile. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson and Wilmer Bolling, Mrs. Wilson’s brother.
The President wore a heavy cloth overcoat and a golf cap. He looked the picture of health. It was his second public appearance since he took to his bed last October, after his western tour, but on his first ride last Wednesday he used a closed car.The police again prohibited photographers from taking pictures of the President.
A bright sun was shinning, but some of the snow from last week’s blizzard still was on the ground and a sharp wind was blowing.The President was out just an hour, driving through Rock Creek Park.
WASHINGTON POST 3/9/20
WILSON IN OPEN AUTO.
Despite Biting Air He Tours Through Rock Creek Park and Suburbs.
President Wilson took his second automobile outing yesterday afternoon, when accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, and Wilmer Bolling, Mrs. Wilson’s brother, he toured through Rock Creek Park and the surrounding suburbs. Contrary to his ride Wednesday, the President yesterday used an open car, although the temperature was sharp.
The President wore a heavy gray overcoat and a golf cap, and as he smiled and chatted with his companions he seemed to be in the best of health and spirits. As the car left the White House grounds the President was cheered by bystanders, and responded by touching the visor of his golf cap.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/10/20
PRESIDENT TAKES RIDE IN OPEN AUTOMOBILE
President Wilson today took his third ride since he was ordered to bed last October. An open car was used, and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician, accompanied him.Mr. Wilson remained out more than an hour and took a long ride through Rock Creek Park, the day being the warmest of the season.
WASHINGTON POST 3/11/20
WILSON RIDES AN HOUR.
President and Party Motor Through Park and Suburbs.President Wilson took advantage of yesterday’s ideal weather to take his third automobile outing, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson being with him.The Presidential party motored through Rock Creek Park and the surrounding suburbs, the trip consuming more than an hour.WASHINGTON POST 3/15/20THE President and Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by Admiral Grayson, took a motor ride yesterday morning. In the afternoon Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by her mother and sister, Mrs. Bolling and Miss Bolling, took a ride through the country.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/17/20
CAMERA MEN ALLOWED ‘SHOTS’ AT PRESIDENT
Photograph Mr. Wilson as He Leaves White House on “Fifth Ride” Since Illness.Photographers were permitted to take their first pictures of President Wilson today since his return from his western trip last September. The President was photographed as he left the White House grounds on his fifth automobile ride since he went to bed in October “a very sick man.”Under instructions from the White House the police allowed several motion picture operators and photographers to set up their machines at the southwest gate, and as the President’s automobile came out the chauffeur slowed down. The President laughed at the camera men when they hurriedly changed their positions so as to get additional pictures.Waiting for Many Weeks.The camera men had been waiting many weeks for these pictures. Their first attempt was made soon after the President was permitted to go on the south lawn, but it was frustrated by secret service men who suspected the purpose of a wagon load of hay which passed down Executive avenue with the photographers in it.The picture makers were on hand when Mr. Wilson took his first ride about ten days ago and every day since, but until today the police intervened.The President was accompanied on his ride today by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician.
Reminded of St. Patrick Day.As the motor came out of the White House gate the President saw several spectators with green caps and this reminded him that it was St. Patrick’s day. He was wearing no green and remarked to Mrs. Wilson that his failure to do so was an oversight. When he returned to the White House he found in his study a vase of green roses and carnations.Secretary Tumulty and other White House officials did not overlook the fact that it was St. Patrick’s day. They appeared wearing green neckties or carnations and green flowers were placed about the executive offices.
WASHINGTON POST 3/18
President Wilson Photographed Yesterday for First Time Since His Five Months’ Illness
[Photograph; caption below]
The President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, is shown lifting his cap to group which saluted him just as automobile left White House grounds for drive about city. The photograph reveals that the President has grown gray during his long illness.
PRESIDENT POSES FOR CAMERA MEN
Permits First Pictures Since His Return From West Last September.
Photographers were permitted to take their first pictures of President Wilson yesterday since his return from his Western trip last September. The President was photographed as he left the White House gounds on his fifth automobile ride since he went to bed in October “a very sick man.”
Under instructions from the White House the police allowed several motion picture operators and photographers to set up their machines at the southwest gate and as the President’s automobile came out the chauffeur slowed down. The President laughed at the camera men when they hurriedly changed their positions so as to get additional pictures.The picture makers were on hand when Mr. Wilson took his first ride about ten days ago and every day since, but until yesterday the police intervened.
The President was accompanied on his ride yesterday by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician. As the motor came out of the White House gate the President saw several spectators with green caps and this reminded him that it was St. Patrick’s day. He was wearing no green and remarked to Mrs. Wilson that his failure to do so was an oversight. When he returned to the White House he found in his study a vase of green roses and carnations.
Secretary Tumulty and other White House officials did not overlook the fact that it was St. Patrick’s day.
WASHINGTON STAR 3/22/20
PRESIDENT WILSON POSES FOR CAMERA MAN WHILE OUT FOR AN AIRING YESTERDAY.
[Photograph; caption below]
THIS IS THE FIRST GOOD LIKENESS MADE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE SINCE RECOVERY FROM THE ILLNESS WHICH KEPT HIM CONFINED TO WHITE HOUSE AND ITS GROUNDS UNTIL RECENTLY.
PRESIDENT POSES FIVE MINUTES FOR CAMERAS
While moving picture camera men slowly wound off their reels, President Wilson posed for more than five minutes yesterday as he was leaving the grounds of the White House for an automobile ride. For some time the photographers have been waiting for the President to pose, and their efforts were rewarded yesterday. The pictures show the President somewhat thinner than before his illness.
Taking advantage of the first balmy spring day of the year, the the President, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson, motored through the city's parks and nearby Maryland for about two hours.
On the return trip, Gordon Grayson, the young son of Dr. Grayson, was picked up and rode with the President to the White House.
WASHINGTON POST 3/23/20
SOCIETY
The President and Mrs. Wilson, accompanied by Admiral Grayson, spent the greater part of the morning yesterday motoring through the country.
WASHINGTON HERALD 4/12/20
PRESIDENT KILLS "RELAPSE" RUMORS BY SPIN IN HIS AUTO
President Wilson yesterday reguted repeated rumors that he had had a serious relapse by appearing in a big White House automobile with Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Cary T. Grasyon and taking a two-hour spin along the Speedway and through other parks.
The start was made at 11 o'clock. The President waved cheerily to a group at the west gate of the executive mansion as the car passed through. He appeared in good health, as was the case on his last appearance, more than two weeks since.
Dr. Grayson has emphasized several times lately that the only reason the President has not been going out in an automobile was that he preferred not to, and not because his condition was worse.
, 1920
On one of recent rides the President motored into Virginia. The following morning the President remarked smilingly: "From the reference made in this morning's paper to my visit to Virginia, you would think that I had visited a foreign country."
Before leaving for his ride on the morning of Monday, March 22, the President said: "Well, let's go and get my little partner (meaning Gordon Grayson)." Gordon generally accompanies the President now on his automobile trips. The President directs some one to telephone Gordon to prepare for a ride, and the President then calls for him. Gordon is now two years and three months old. While on these rides the President talks to him constantly. He points out matters of interest and takes particular pains to describe them. The other day the President called Gordon's attention to a flock of crows and told him that they were crows. They were cawing at the time. Gordon watched them intently and asked the President: "Do you hear them singing?" He speaks of them as "toes". The President pointed to a buzzard sailing along in the air away up above the machine. The President said: "Gordon, see the buzzard flying." Gordon remarked: "It looks like an aarplane." This amused the President very much. He thought Gordon's remark was a very bright one. His conversation with the little fellow seems to please him and cheer him and brighten his spirits.
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Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938, “Cary T. Grayson Diary,” 1920 March 3, WWP16209, Cary T. Grayson Papers, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.