Kings and rulers

President Harry S. Truman (right) and the Shah of Iran (left) giving a speech at Washington National Airport after the Shah's arrival in the United States. President Truman's plane, the Independence, is in the background.

President Harry S. Truman (left), the Shah of Iran (center), and First Lady Bess Wallace Truman (right) at a banquet in honor of the Shah's visit to the United States.

From left to right, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Harry S. Truman, and the Shah of Iran in a receiving line at a dinner given in honor of the Shah's visit to the United States.

From left to right, First Lady Bess W. Truman, President Harry S. Truman, the Shah of Iran, and an unidentified dignitary in a receiving line at a dinner given in honor of the Shah's visit to the United States.

The Shah of Iran (front left), followed by a military procession, after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Others unidentified.

The Shah of Iran (left) walking at the front procession of unidentified military personnel at an unknown monument in Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman (left) talks to the Shah of Iran (center) at a banquet given in honor of the Shah's visit to the United States. First Lady Bess W. Truman is on the right.

President Harry S. Truman (front row, third from left), Secretary of State Dean Acheson (front row, left), City Commissioner John R. Young (front row, sixth from left) and other unidentified dignitaries listening to a speech being given by the Shah of Iran (at podium). The Shah had just arrived for a State Visit to Washington, D.C.

The Shah of Iran (sitting) writes signs the guestbook at George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, while an unidentified man looks on.

The Shah of Iran (front row, left) visiting George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, with a group of unidentified dignitaries during his visit to the United States.