Faysal II, King of Iraq, 1935-1958
King Faisal II looking through a new gunsight
In a cutaway tank turret, his Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq looks through a new range-finding telescopic gunsight, during a visit to Fort Knox. 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."
King Faisal II and Prince Abdul-Ilah at the end of their tour of Fort Knox
His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and his Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, with the royal party at the end of the official tour at Fort Knox, Kentucky. King Faisal II is pictured in the front center and Prince Abdul-Ilah is to his right. 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." (This album covered photographs 72-629 through 72-690).
King Faisal II and Prince Abdul-Ilah touring the M-46 and M-47 tanks
Colonel McClune escorts his Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and his Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, on an inspection tour of the M-46 and M-47 tanks at Fort Knox. 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."
King Faisal II inspecting the Guard of Honor at the Armored School
At the Armored School, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, his Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq inspects the Guard of Honor with the Commanding General, John H. Collier. 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."
King Faisal and Sheik Ahmed viewing giant cacti
His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and Sheik Ahmed photographing giant cacti in Arizona. 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."
King Faisal II touring pumping plants for irrigation
His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is shown through one of a series of pumping plants which lift water to higher elevations and keep it flowing in the gravity canals. 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."
King Faisal II touring a cotton-gin plant
At a cotton-gin plant, his Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is shown samples of the cotton grown on irrigated lands of the Salt River Valley, which was once Arizona desert. 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."
King Faisal II in front of the power stations at Hoover Dam
His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq on the walkway in front of the power stations at Hoover Dam. 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."
Rodger Davies and King Faisal II touring Hoover Dam and Lake Meade
Rodger Davies and his Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq at the edge of Hoover Dam with Lake Meade in the background. 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."