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Visits to the U.S. by Foreign Heads of State and Government--1874 through 1939 |
| Date | Visitor | Country | Description |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| July 19-21, 1882 | President Barrios | Guatemala | Sought help in settling a boundary dispute with Mexico. Arrived in U.S. July 11. |
| 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). |
| October 16, 1909 | President Diaz | Mexico | Visited El Paso (Texas) in an exchange of visits with President Taft. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| June 21-25, 1919 | President-elect Pessoa | Brazil | In U.S. June 20-27; visited New York City. |
| 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. |
| September 15-16, 1920 | President-elect Porras | Panama | |
| November 7-24, 1921 | Premier Briand | France | Attended Conference on the Limitation of Armaments. Departed November 25. |
| May 3-5, 1922 | President-elect Ospina | Colombia | In U.S. April 24-June 2; visited New York City. |
| October 31- November 2, 1924 | President-elect Calles | Mexico | In U.S. October 26- November 5; visited New Orleans. |
| April 15-17, 1925 | President-elect Machado | Cuba | Visited Florida and New York City. |
| June 14-18, 1926 | President Borno | Haiti | In U.S. June 11-30, visiting New York City and Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). |
| April 22-25, 1927 | President Machado | Cuba | In U.S. April 20-May 7, visiting New York City, Chicago, and Atlanta (Georgia). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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.). |
| October 22-25, 1931 | Premier Laval | France | At the invitation of President Hoover. Departed U.S. October 27. |
| July 21-22, 1932 | President-elect Arias | Panama | Unofficial visit. In U.S. July 17-30; visited New York City. |
| April 21-26, 1933 | Prime Minister MacDonald | United Kingdom | Multilateral economic conversations before the World Monetary and Economic Conference. |
| April 24-28, 1933 | Prime Minister Bennett | Canada | Multilateral economic conversations before the World Monetary and Economic Conference. |
| October 9-11, 1933 | President Arias | Panama | Discussed regulation of commerce in Canal Zone. In U.S. October 8-23. |
| 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. |
| June 24-26, 1934 | President-elect Lopez | Colombia | Afterwards visited New York City, June 26-July 5. |
| 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. |
| November 7-9, 1935 | Prime Minster Mackenzie King | Canada | Discussed bilateral trade relations. |
| April 21-23, 1936 | President-elect Gomez | Cuba | Afterwards visited New York City. Departed U.S. April 30. |
| March 5-11, 1937 | Prime Minister Mackenzie King | Canada | Guest of the President. Afterwards visited Virginia Beach. Departed U.S. March 20. |
| March 30- April 1, 1937 | Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir | Canada | Also visited Annapolis (Maryland) on April 1. |
| June 23-25, 1937 | Prime Minister Van Zeeland | Belgium | In U.S. June 18-30. Also visited New York City and Princeton (New Jersey). |
| March 3-6, 1938 | Sultan Said bin Taimur Bin Faisal | Muscat & Oman | Visited Washington during a three-week, private visit. |
| August 22-23, 1938 | Governor General Lord Gowrie | Australia | |
| November 17-18, 1938 | Prime Minister Mackenzie King | Canada | Signed a reciprocal trade agreement. Departed U.S. November 20. |
| 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. |
| 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). |
| June 8-9, 1939 | Prime Minister Mackenzie King | Canada | Accompanied King George VI as minister in attendance. |
| December 5-13, 1939 | President Vincent | Haiti | Unofficial visit to Washington, D.C. and New York City. |
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