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Visits By Foreign Leaders in 1939
| Visitor | From | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Somoza | Nicaragua | At the invitation of President Roosevelt. In U.S. May 1-June 1. Addressed U.S. Congress May 8. Also visited New Orleans (Louisiana), New York City, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), and San Francisco. | May 5-11, 1939 |
| King George VI | United Kingdom | Official visit. In U.S. June 7-11; visiting New York City and Hyde Park (New York). | June 8-9, 1939 |
| Prime Minister Mackenzie King | Canada | Accompanied King George VI as minister in attendance. | June 8-9, 1939 |
| President Vincent | Haiti | Unofficial visit to Washington, D.C. and New York City. | December 5-13, 1939 |