Duchess Of Windsor Returns Home To Baltimore

Wallis Warfield, the former Baltimore schoolgirl, returns as the Duchess of Windsor with Edward. She receives a warm welcome at City Hall, while flags mark her former boarding house, now a museum. Baltimore's largest crowd gathers to catch a glimpse of the couple. A reception at the Country Club is attended by 800 people, with many more desiring invitations. The event highlights the quiet charm of Mr. and Mrs. Windsor.

What was the historical context surrounding Wallis Warfield's life at the time of her return?

What does the crowd's reaction reveal about Wallis Warfield's status in society?