Visits of state

A banner welcoming the Shah of Iran to Washington, D.C., during a parade in the Shah's honor, with a view of the Capitol in the background.

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.

The Shah of Iran (left) outside George Washington's home on his estate, Mount Vernon, with an unidentified dignitary during his tour of the United States.

The Shah of Iran (front center) and other unidentified military personnel standing at attention outside George Washington's home, Mount Vernon.

The Shah of Iran (left) looks on while an unidentified man signs the guestbook at George Washington's home, Mount Vernon. The other man in the photo is unidentified.

The Shah of Iran (partly obscured by lines of soldiers) placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) shaking hands with the Shah of Iran (foreground, right) at a ceremony welcoming the Shah to Washington, D.C. Secretary of State Dean Acheson (left), and Washington, D.C. Commissioner John Russell Young (right, next to the Shah) and other unidentified dignitaries look on.

President Harry S. Truman (third from right), Secretary of State Dean Acheson (second from left), the Shah of Iran (second from right), Washington, D.C. Commissioner John R. Young (right) and other unidentified dignitaries at ceremonies welcoming the Shah to Washington, during his visit to the United States.

The Shah of Iran (foreground, left) being presented with a key to the city of Washington, D.C. by city Commissioner John Russell Young (foreground, right) during ceremonies welcoming the Shah to the United States. All others are unidentified.