Faysal II, King of Iraq, 1935-1958

On the roof of the RCA building, His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq has a skyscraper view of New York City. From photograph album, "Visit of his Majesty 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, his Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, and their party visit Rockefeller Center. 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 are entertained at a dinner given in their honor by Thomas J. Watson, President of the International Business Machines Corporation. Pictured from left to right Prince Abdul-Ilah, King Faisal II, and Thomas J. Watson. 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 8 to September 12, 1952."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq is greeted by Vincent R. Impellitteri, Mayor of New York City. 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."

Mayor Vincent R. Impellitteri escorts His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq to the city hall for the ceremony of presentation of the Medal of Honor of New York City. 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."

From the owner's box, His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq watches a baseball game at the Polo Grounds in New York City. 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, His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, and members of the royal party visit the United Nations General Assembly. From photograph album, "Visit of His Majesty King of Iraq and His Royal Highness Prince of Iraq to the United States of America, August 12 to September 8, 1952."

Ernest A. Gross, Deputy United States Representative to the United Nations, is host at a dinner given 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."

His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and his Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah, Regent of Iraq, meet Deborah Kerr and James Mason at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio. Pictured from left to right, Deborah Kerr, King Faisal II, Prince Abdul-Ilah, and James Mason. 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."

Senator Theodore F. Green escorts His Majesty King Faisal II Al-Hashimi of Iraq and his party from the Capitol. 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."