Visits of state

Edward Ablewhite, Director of the Ford Museum, shows His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq a collection of old firearms. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, watching a pre-assembled automobile body being lowered to the chassis at the Ford Motor Company. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

At the Ford Tank Plant in Detroit, Michigan, His Majesty King Faisal II, Al-Hashimi of Iraq, drives the new T-46 tank. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, sail the Royonto during a cruise on Chesapeake Bay. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II AL-Hashimi of Iraq visits the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. At His Majesty's left is Vice-Admiral Charles T. Joy, Superintendent of the Academy. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, and other distinguished visitors tours the mosque under construction in Washington. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

At the Library of Congress, His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is shown the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

At a reception given by His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq in Washington, His Majesty greets Senator Theodore F. Green of Rhode Island. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq visits Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, first President of the United States. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is welcomed at the National Airport, Washington, by Dean Acheson, Secretary of State. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty the King of Iraq and his Royal Highness the Regent of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."