Visits of state

Mayor Vincent R. Impellitteri escorts His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq to the city hall for the ceremony of presentation of the Medal of Honor of New York City. 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."

Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh of Iran (third from the left) leaving the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. with Lieut. Col. Vernon A. Walters, Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas (second from the left), A. Saleh, and Dr. Ardala. From photograph album "Visit of his Excellency Mohammed Mossadegh, Prime Minister of Iran, to the United States of America, October 8 to November 18, 1951."

The grand staircase at Laranjeiras Palace in Rio de Janeiro. From the Album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

The main foyer at Laranjeiras Palace in Rio de Janeiro, where is where President Truman and his party stayed during his visit to Brazil. From the Album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

The front door at Laranjeiras Palace in Rio de Janeiro. From the Album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Laranjeiras Palace in Rio de Janeiro. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Laranjeiras Palace in Rio de Janeiro. From the album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Sugar Loaf as seen from Laranjeiras Palace. From the Album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. From the Album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.

The Brazilian Ministry of Marine Building. From the Album, President Truman's Trip to Rio de Janeiro.