Leslie Howard and Greer Garson perform a scene from Goodbye, Mr. Chips with an introduction from Gertrude Lawrence during the NBC Tribute to the King and Queen broadcast on June 11, 1939, during the Royals' visit to the United States.
The visit was prompted by an invitation from Franklin Delano Roosevelt and was a momentous occasion in the history of both countries. It was the first time a reigning British Monarch had set foot on American soil, ever.
The invitation was at a great political risk to the President. Mr. Roosevelt planned every part of the tour, hoping to maximize its impact on the attitudes of Americans who were determined to keep America out of the impending war. Americans were thrilled about the visit and lined up to see the Royal Couple.
[King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arriving
in Washington, D.C., June 8, 1939]
After two days in Washington, the Royal couple traveled to Hyde Park with the President and First Lady. It is there that they listened to the radio tribute.
[King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Hyde Park
during their Royal Visit, June 11, 1939]
The Royal visit is said to have changed American attitudes about Great Britain. The rest is history.
[Leslie Howard and Greer Garson perform a
Visit FDR Library, Royal Visit to learn more about the occasion. See more pictures at The Washington Post, Scenes From The Royal Visit.
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