List of diplomatic visits to the United States

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International trips made by the heads of state and heads of government to the United States have been a valuable part of American diplomacy and international relations since the mid-19th century. These trips are complex endeavors that often require extensive planning, coordination, and communication.

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First visits by continent

The first international visit to the United States was made by King Kalakaua of Hawaii in 1874, which was the first visit by a foreign chief of state or head of government. [1]

South America

The first South American head of state to visit the United States was Emperor Pedro II of Brazil in 1876. [2]

Central America

The first Central American head of state to visit the United States was President Justo Rufino Barrios of Guatemala in 1882. [3]

Europe

The first European head of state to visit the United States was Albert I, Prince of Monaco in 1913 [4] while the first head of government to visit the United States was Prime Minister Macdonald of the United Kingdom in 1929. [5]

Oceania

The first Oceanian head of government to visit the United States was Prime Minister Billy Hughes of Australia in 1918. [6]

Asia

The first Asian head of state to visit the United States was King Prajadhipok of Siam in 1931. [7] The Republic of China (later Taiwan) made its first visit in 1945 when Premier T.V. Soong went to San Francisco to lead the United Nations Conference in 1945. [8]

Africa

The first African head of state to visit the United States was President Edwin Barclay of Liberia in 1943. [9]

Visits by continent

See also

References

  1. ↑ Visits By Foreign Leaders of Hawaii U.S.Department of State Office of the Historian
  2. ↑ Visits By Foreign Leaders of Brazil U.S.Department of State Office of the Historian
  3. ↑ "Visits By Foreign Leaders of Guatemala". United States Department of State: Office of the Historian. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ Visits By Foreign Leaders of Monaco U.S.Department of State Office of the Historian
  5. ↑ "Visits By Foreign Leaders in 1929". United States Department of State: Office of the Historian. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Visits By Foreign Leaders of Australia". United States Department of State: Office of the Historian. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  7. ↑ Visits By Foreign Leaders of Thailand U.S. Department of State Office of the Historian
  8. ↑ "Visits By Foreign Leaders of China". The United States Department of State: Office of the Historian. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  9. ↑ Visits By Foreign Leaders of Liberia U.S.Department of State Office of the Historian
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