The Archive · 1938

Cordial U.S. Welcome

Washington, Nov. 8.

Government circles today were in agreement that the United States would accord King George and Queen Elizabeth a most cordial welcome during their proposed visit to the United States next July.

However, considerable disagreement was manifested as to the exact implications of the unprecedented visit. Certain officials when questioned on the subject today believed that ihe visit would greatly strengthen both Great Britain and the United States in the arena of world politics. Others, including Senator William E. Borah (Republican) of Idaho, thought that some groups would attempt to strengthen Anglo-American ties but doubted the success of these efforts.

Britain, said Senator Borah, has already weakened these Anglo-American ties by the series of agreements she has made with the totalitarian countries of Europe—United Press,

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