President JFK & King Zahir Shah On the White House Lawn 1963

King Mohammad Zahir Shah and his queen pay their first state visit to Washington, D.C.; on September 7 the king and U.S. Pres. John F. Kennedy issue a joint statement which places special emphasis on the Afghan policy --- "Though the rain may come down, I can assure you a very warm welcome in the hearts of all of my country men", President Kennedy - President JFK & King Zahir Shah On the White House Lawn 1963 ...
King Zahir Shah and President Kennedy greet the crowd. --- President John F. Kennedy and King Zahir Shah during the Monarch’s visit to the United States. - Gallery - Official Visits