President of Peru Visits Washington

President Manuel Prado of Peru visits the United States, marking a historic diplomatic engagement. He is welcomed with a 21-gun salute and meets with President Roosevelt. The visit strengthens U.S.-Peru relations through a $25 million loan and a reciprocal trade agreement. Prado's itinerary includes visits to military academies and war plants, highlighting military cooperation. He becomes the first South American president to address the U.S. Congress, pledging Peru's support in the United Nations war effort and praising the U.S. as a leader in the fight for freedom and democracy.

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