1951: Princess Elizabeth in Washington DC
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After an extensive tour of Canada, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Washington DC and get a warm welcome from President Harry S Truman on behalf of the people of the United States. Princess Elizabeth's response stresses the friendly ties between the United States and the British Commonwealth and their mutual commitment to freedom and peace.
President Truman refers to the visit made by George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother) to the United States in 1939. This was the first visit made to the USA by a reigning British and Canadian monarch.
Originally broadcast circa October 1951.