Visits to the U.S. by Foreign Heads of State and Government--1874-1939
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Date |
Visitor |
Country |
Description |
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December 12-23, 1874 |
King Kalakaua |
Hawaii |
In U.S. November 29, 1874-February 2, 1875. Stops included New York City, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis (Missouri), and Omaha (Nebraska). First visit by a foreign Chief of State or Head of Government. |
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May 7-11, 1876 |
Emperor Dom Pedro II |
Brazil |
Visited U.S. April 15-July 12, covering over 9,000 miles. Traveled from New York to San Francisco, to New Orleans, and to Boston. Revisited Washington June 2; attended the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) June 20-25. |
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September 28, 1881 |
King Kalakaua |
Hawaii |
Private visit during world tour. In U.S. September 23-October 22, visiting New York City, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), Baltimore (Maryland), Hampton (Virginia), Lexington (Kentucky), Omaha (Nebraska), and San Francisco. |
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July 19-21, 1882 |
President Barrios |
Guatemala |
Sought help in settling a boundary dispute with Mexico. Arrived in U.S. July 11. |
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January 26- February 6, 1898 |
President Dole |
Hawaii |
Discussed U.S. annexation of Hawaii. In U.S. January 17-February 22, visiting San Francisco, Chicago, Buffalo (New York), Cleveland (Ohio), and St. Louis (Missouri). |
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October 16, 1909 |
President Diaz |
Mexico |
Visited El Paso (Texas) in an exchange of visits with President Taft. |
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August 6, 1910 |
President Montt |
Chile |
Visited President Taft in Beverly (Mass.) while en route to Europe for health reasons. In U.S. August 4-9. |
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May 27-30, 1918 |
Prime Minister Hughes |
Australia |
Met with President Wilson en route to Imperial Conference meetings in London. Arrived in U.S. May 13; visited New York City. |
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June 21-25, 1919 |
President-elect Pessoa |
Brazil |
In U.S. June 20-27; visited New York City. |
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October 27-30, 1919 |
King Albert |
Belgium |
In U.S. October 2-31, visiting New York City, Boston (Massachusetts), Santa Barbara (California), San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Addressed U.S. Congress October 28. |
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September 15-16, 1920 |
President-elect Porras |
Panama |
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November 7-24, 1921 |
Premier Briand |
France |
Attended Conference on the Limitation of Armaments. Departed November 25. |
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May 3-5, 1922 |
President-elect Ospina |
Colombia |
In U.S. April 24-June 2; visited New York City. |
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October 31- November 2, 1924 |
President-elect Calles |
Mexico |
In U.S. October 26- November 5; visited New Orleans. |
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April 15-17, 1925 |
President-elect Machado |
Cuba |
Visited Florida and New York City. |
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June 14-18, 1926 |
President Borno |
Haiti |
In U.S. June 11-30, visiting New York City and Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). |
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April 22-25, 1927 |
President Machado |
Cuba |
In U.S. April 20-May 7, visiting New York City, Chicago, and Atlanta (Georgia). |
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October 4-10, 1929 |
Prime Minister MacDonald |
United Kingdom |
Informal discussions in Washington and at Rapidan Camp (Virginia) concerning naval limitations and application of the Paris Peace Pact. Afterwards visited New York City. Departed for Canada October 14. |
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December 26-29, 1929 |
President-elect Ortiz Rubio |
Mexico |
In U.S. December 4, 1929-January 16, 1930, visiting Houston, Hot Springs (Arkansas), New York City, Baltimore (Maryland), Buffalo (New York), Detroit (Michigan), Chicago, Kansas City (Missouri), and San Francisco. |
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June 2-5, 1930 |
President-elect Olaya |
Colombia |
In U.S. April 20-July 2, visiting Chicago, New York City, New London(Connecticut), and West Point. Revisited Washington June 18. |
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June 11-15, 1930 |
President-elect Prestes |
Brazil |
Officially returned President-elect Hoover's visit. In U.S. June 11-20, visiting New York City, West Point, and Philadelphia. |
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April 28-May 1, 1931 |
King Prajadhipok |
Siam (Thailand) |
Private visit to obtain medical treatment. In U.S. April 19-July 28. Stayed at Ophir Hall, Purchase (New York) Visited New York City and New London (Conn.). |
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October 22-25, 1931 |
Premier Laval |
France |
At the invitation of President Hoover. Departed U.S. October 27. |
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July 21-22, 1932 |
President-elect Arias |
Panama |
Unofficial visit. In U.S. July 17-30; visited New York City. |
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April 21-26, 1933 |
Prime Minister MacDonald |
United Kingdom |
Multilateral economic conversations before the World Monetary and Economic Conference. |
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April 24-28, 1933 |
Prime Minister Bennett |
Canada |
Multilateral economic conversations before the World Monetary and Economic Conference. |
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October 9-11, 1933 |
President Arias |
Panama |
Discussed regulation of commerce in Canal Zone. In U.S. October 8-23. |
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April 16-18, 1934 |
President Vincent |
Haiti |
Discussed political and economic relations. Arrived in U.S. March 26 for unofficial visit to New York City. |
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June 24-26, 1934 |
President-elect Lopez |
Colombia |
Afterwards visited New York City, June 26-July 5. |
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July 8-9, 1935 |
Prime Minister Lyons |
Australia |
Discussed economic policy while returning from Great Britain. Arrived in U.S. July 7, visited New York City. |
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November 7-9, 1935 |
Prime Minster Mackenzie King |
Canada |
Discussed bilateral trade relations. |
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April 21-23, 1936 |
President-elect Gomez |
Cuba |
Afterwards visited New York City. Departed U.S. April 30. |
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March 5-11, 1937 |
Prime Minister Mackenzie King |
Canada |
Guest of the President. Afterwards visited Virginia Beach. Departed U.S. March 20. |
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March 30- April 1, 1937 |
Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir |
Canada |
Also visited Annapolis (Maryland) on April 1. |
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June 23-25, 1937 |
Prime Minister Van Zeeland |
Belgium |
In U.S. June 18-30. Also visited New York City and Princeton (New Jersey). |
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March 3-6, 1938 |
Sultan Said bin Taimur Bin Faisal |
Muscat & Oman |
Visited Washington during a three-week, private visit. |
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August 22-23, 1938 |
Governor General Lord Gowrie |
Australia |
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November 17-18, 1938 |
Prime Minister Mackenzie King |
Canada |
Signed a reciprocal trade agreement. Departed U.S. November 20. |
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May 5-11, 1939 |
President Somoza |
Nicaragua |
At the invitation of President Roosevelt. In U.S. May 1-June 1. Addressed U.S. Congress May 8. Also visited New Orleans (Louisiana), New York City, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), and San Francisco. |
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June 8-9, 1939 |
King George VI |
United Kingdom |
Official visit. In U.S. June 7-11; visiting New York City and Hyde Park (New York). |
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June 8-9, 1939 |
Prime Minister Mackenzie King |
Canada |
Accompanied King George VI as minister in attendance. |
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December 5-13, 1939 |
President Vincent |
Haiti |
Unofficial visit to Washington, D.C. and New York City. |
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