Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh on US trip in 1951

The transcript describes the visit of the Prince and Princess to the United States, where they are warmly welcomed by President Truman and his family. Their Canadian tour culminates with an invitation to stay at Blair House in Washington. The schedule is busy, and after being greeted by a large crowd, the Princess attends a press conference to express gratitude for the warm reception in America.

Who greeted the Prince and Princess during their visit?

• Mayor of New York

• Governor of Washington

• President Truman and his family

• Prime Minister of Canada

How many days were the Prince and Princess invited to stay at Blair House?

• Four days

• Three days

• Two days

• One day

What kind of welcome did Washington give to the visitors?

• An Arroyo welcome

• A formal welcome

• A quiet welcome

• A reserved welcome

How many people greeted the Princess before she attended the press conference?

• Half a million

• A hundred thousand

• Two million

• A million

What was the purpose of the Princess's press conference?

• To thank America for its welcome

• To announce a new tour

• To address economic issues

• To discuss political matters