Archival films that help bring context to todays Public Affairs issues. Film documents the september 1963 trip of afghanistans king and queen. Frommed zahir shah rain 1933 until 1973, when a coup abolish the monarchy. Returning to afghanistan after many years in exile, zahir shah was given the symbolic constitutional title father of the nation. As seen on the right in this photo, when hamid karzai was sworn in as afghan president in december of 2004. The former king died in 2007 at the age of 92. Library,m the kennedy a film following the royal couple from washington, d. C. Too many stops in the u. S. , including former president eisenhowers farm, disneyland, and new york city. Kabul, their majestys King Mohammed zahir and Queen Humaira prepared to leave for the United States of america. Our mountain kingdom bids his majesty farewell. He will be our first king to visit the United States. West, towards the setting sun. The trip will take them halfway around the world. Their destination
Thro the perilous fight, ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming . And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Starspangledat banner yet wave, oer the land of the free and the home of the brave . [applause] tonight continues a wonderful weekend and yearlong of programming and activities as the Eisenhower Institute celebrates the 125th birth date of dwight d. Eisenhower. We have had film makers, members ofterans, the shape organization, and members of the eisenhower administration. We still like ike. Programlike to turn the over to steve scully, who will be moderating our town hall forum. Recognize someo of the brave men who served under general Dwight Eisenhower. We are pleased and honored and thrilled to have you here tonight. I think you all deserve a round of applause. [applause] thank you very very much. Thank all of you for being with us tonight. A rare and unique opportunity to the living grandchildren