THE KING AND QUEEN IN UNITED STATES
HISTORIC CROSSING OF NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE WARM WELCOME BY SECRETARY OF STATE (United Press Association— Telegraph Copyright) (Received June 8, 10.30 p.m.) NIAGARA FALLS, June 7. The King and Queen crossed Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, into the United States at 9.40 p.m. (Eastern standard time) and were warmly greeted by the United States Secretary of State (Mr Cordell Hull). The King and Queen stepped down from the train smiling, the King wearing a lounge suit and the Queen a blue lavender ensemble. The British Ambassador to Washington (Sir Ronald Lindsay) greeted them and then presented Mr Hull and Mrs Hull. Mr Hull, extending a welcome, said the example of a friendly visit by the rulers of the British Empire might offer an example of encouragement to the nations and peoples of the world. He added that the courtesy, consideration and hospitality characteristic of Americans were extended. The visit could have none but a thoroughly beneficial effect. The King expressed his and the Queen’s pleasure at the opportunity to visit the United States, “the great and friendly neighbour of our own Dominion, Canada.” Mr Hull introduced the other members of the reception committee. The King and Queen spent some moments chatting cordially with Mr and Mrs Hull, who will travel aboard the Royal train.
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Southland Times, Issue 23839, 9 June 1939, Page 7
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