Britannic majesties visit Washington, DC
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Britannic majesties visit Washington, DC
Britannic majesties visit Washington, DC
1939 June
King George and Queen Elizabeth arrive at Union Station, Washington, DC, and are formally greeted. The Queen and Mrs. Roosevelt enter an automobile for transit to the White House. President Roosevelt and his guests board the Potomac. FDR and the Queen converse. The press films the event, including Henry Morgenthau, Jr. The King lays a wreath on Washington's tomb at Mt. Vernon and visit the gardens. Indian entertainers performing songs and dances at Hyde Park.