King Faisal of Saudi Arabia during a visit to Washington DC. King Faisal waves as he arrives at an informal luncheon and press conference, hosted by the Washington press corps. Members of the press applaud. The King makes some remarks and concludes his speech by saying that the time spent with President Johnson were the happiest and most delightful in his life . The King is given a formal sendoff on departure, including military honors and 21 gun salute. U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey represents the American people during these formalities. King Faisal boards a helicopter, waves, and the helicopter takes off, ending his visit to Washington, DC.
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia during a visit to Washington DC. The King steps from a car. U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson welcomes King Faisal. Several Saudi members of the Kings party stand by a rope cordon. A flag of the United States in the background. President Johnson, with Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, beside him, speaks into a microphone and greets King Faisal. He also talks about U.S. warm relations with Saudi Arabia. The King stands near him. Dignitaries in the background.
King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia (also called King Abdulaziz) and Royal party enroute from Jidda, on the U.S. Destroyer Murphy (DD 603) late in World War 2. The Great Bitter Lake in the Suez Canal. King Faisal with U.S. interpreter, Colonel William Alfred "Bill" Eddy, a U.S. marine officer,sipping tea or coffee with the king. Arab dignitaries seated on the deck. Carpets are seen spread on the ships deck for the king to walk upon. Live sheep are penned up in box on deck, as provisions for the King and Royal party. Views of the American Cruiser, USS Quincy , as the Murphy approaches. Guns on the deck. A flag of the United States. King Saud and his party descend a gangplank to the deck of the Quincy, while a band plays and sailors and officers salute. The Quincy then proceeds towards Alexandria, Egypt. Sandy banks of Suez Canal.
U.S. officials on the U.S. Cruiser Quincy (CA-71) at Alexandria harbor during World War 2. U.S. Marines on the deck. Ships at the harbor. Smoke rises in the background. President Roosevelt and Officials on the ship's deck. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill boards the ship and U.S. Marines salute him.The Destroyer, USS Nelson (DD-623) is seen slowly moving through Alexandria harbor.
USS Quincy CA-71 at Algiers Harbor, Algiers. Officer looks through binoculars. Wooden logs piled up on wharf. Men stand around a jeep. A view of the city. Apartment houses. Ships at the harbor. USS Quincy CA-71 passes through the Strait of Gibraltar. U.S. officials on the deck. Rock of Gibraltar in the background. Cakes on a table. A U.S. cook looks at a cake. Happy Birthday FDR' written on the cake. The cooks hold the cakes in their hands. A sign reads 'Crew USS Quincy'.
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt with dignitaries on USS Quincy CA-71 in the Mediterranean Sea. A launch pulls up to USS Quincy CA-71. U.S. marine soldiers on the deck. U.S. Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. ; U.S. Ambassador to the UK John G. Winant, Roosevelt's adviser Harry Hopkins and an unidentified admiral climb the ship's ladders and greet President Roosevelt. The President is seated on the deck with Ambassador John G. Winant, Edward R. Stettinius, Jr, and Harry Hopkins. Americans, from delegation in Alexandria, in background behind President Roosevelt. (World War II period).
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