Faysal II, King of Iraq, 1935-1958

At the Library of Congress, His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is shown the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. 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 a reception given by His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq in Washington, His Majesty greets Senator Theodore F. Green of Rhode Island. 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 Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, first President of the United States. 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 is welcomed at the National Airport, Washington, by Dean Acheson, Secretary of State. 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 meets Martha Wright, the star of "South Pacific," after a performance. 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."

Professor Ahmed S. Bokhari, the Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations 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. Pictured from left to right Prince Abdul-Ilah, King Faisal II, and Ahmed S. Bokhari. 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 broadcasts in Arabic for the "Voice of America." Pictured from left to right Foy D. Kohler, Assistant Administrator, International Broadcasting Service, King Faisal II, Prince Abdul-Ilah, and Issa Sabbagh, commentator. 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 12, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq photographs Abdullah Ibrahim Baker, Minister of Iraq, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, during a cruise in New York harbor. Pictured from left to right King Faisal II, General Crittenberger, Colonel Mohammed Yahya, Abdullah Ibrahim Baker and Prince Abdul-Ilah. 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 Standard Oil (New Jersey) plant, His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is shown samples of butyl rubber during his tour of the research laboratories. 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 planning of programs and the control of schedules for radio and television broadcasts is described to His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi 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."