White House Royal Dinner - 1976 | Today In History | 7 July 17

On July 7, 1976, President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford hosted a White House dinner for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
At the White House President Ford and wife welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh - a visit planned to coincide with America's Bi-Centennial Celebrations. The Royal Couple lay wreaths at the Arlington National Cemetery and then arrive in New York Harbour aboard the Royal Yacht "Britannia" where Her Majesty is made an Honorary Citizen by the Mayor of New York, followed by a tour of the City.
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