Heads of state

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and Sheik Ahmed at the Continental Divide marker in Colorado. 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 87, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, arrive in New York. While still aboard ship the King meets members of the press, broadcasts over the networks, and is photographed by newspaper and motion picture-cameramen. 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 covers photographs 72-629 through 72-690).

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, meet the Iraqi students at the Bureau of Reclamation Laboratory. 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, visit the United States Bureau of Reclamation Laboratory in Denver, Colorado. Scale models, such as this one of Anchor Dam, are constructed to study problems of water conservation and power development. 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."

The Iraqi community of Detroit gives a reception in honor of His Majesty King Faisal II AL-Hashimi of Iraq and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq. 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."

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."