PRINCE OF WALES ARRIVES AT UNION STATION, WELCOMED BY SECRETARY OF STATE HUGHES
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On August 30, 1924, The Washington Times reports the arrival at Union Station today of Edward Windsor*, H.R.H., Prince of Wales. The Prince was welcomed by Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes and a large crowd.
The Prince then motored to The White House where he took lunch with President Calvin Coolidge, the First Lady and John Coolidge. Following was a reception with cabinet officials.
The Times says that every effort was made to make the Prince of Wales feel "at home."
*Edward Windsor, a.k.a. Edward VIII (1894-1972) was born in Surrey, England & served in the Royal Navy & Royal Air Force. EW became Prince of Wales at age 16 & served as King of UK & British Empire in 1936. He abdicated the throne after less than one year of service.
SOURCE
"Prince of Wales Arrives," Washington Times, August 30, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
