Kennedy your majesties, i speak on behalf of all of my fellow americans in welcoming you to the United States. The interest of both of us is the same. To maintain our freedom. To maintain our peace. And to provide a better life for our people. That is the purpose of your visit. And its how we can jointly preserve that effort. Mr. President , it is a most pleasant opportunity for the empress and myself to be able to accept your very kind invitation to visit your beautiful country. America has a magic meaning for the most distant communities of the world. I bring with me the greetings of my countrymen to your people. With the expression of the sincerest feelings of pleasure. And i expressed to you, mr. President , my warm wishes for happiness and prosperity for your great and noble nation. Cape canaveral. Home of the American Space agency. A center of Scientific Research and outer space. It is here that astronaut john glenn was launched into his orbital flight around the earth. Cape canaveral is a high point in the official visit in the spring of 1962 from the shah of iran. To thrust man and equipment across the threshold of space, canaverals purpose is simple. Its job complex. 35 scientific satellites have rocketed from these launchpad since 1958. Nine are still in orbit. Sending back data that expands mans knowledge of the universe. 22,000 scientists and technicians man the National Aeronautics and Space Communications center. This is the nerve center of a circling network of 16 tracking stations. Man ride through space in an intricate vehicle containing more than 10,000 parts. In the coming years, Cape Canaveral will launch a threeman spacecraft to the moon. In the United States capital in washington, members of Congress Hear them speak of the friendship, respect, and Firm Alliance between the people of iran and the United States. America gave us generous assistance, thus greatly facilitating our task and the implementation of the vast economic and general development and security terms. I wish to express our deep gratitude and sincere thanks. [applause] we are absolutely certain that the freedom and security of people around the world as well as your own security depends on the will and determination of the American People to continue with the struggle. We hope to decide, as you have in the past, to keep going. And i assure you that whatever decision may be, they will not maintain their season for 2500 years in order to now surrender. [applause] at the white house, residence of the american president , kennedy and mcnamara discuss the collective security arrangements between the two nations. President kennedy and the shah agree on assistance for irans Economic Development program. Washingtons National Press club. The shah addresses correspondence of the world press, reminding them of irans significant place in history and its position in the front line of freedom. He speaks at the economic and social reforms underway, noting iran is moving forward with vigor, purpose, and stability. With the implementation of the vast program of social and economic reforms, and with selfreliance from a strong sense of nationalism, and integrity of our code, we are moving in the right direction. With the support of our friends, the great country of america will take a stand on the same front with us and share with us the defense of the same ideal. With a similar way of thinking, we shall pursue our course. [applause] the National Gallery of art which houses hundreds of paintings and sculptures is hosting the empress. The gallery director dr. John walker points out some of the masterpieces and describes the gallerys role as a sponsor of lectures, concerts, and publications. There is much for the sightseer in washington. For the empress, it includes the octagon house. An example of early american architecture. A state dinner at the white house. Vice president and misses Lyndon Johnson join resident and misses kennedy along with the empress. The United States strike command. The combined Airborne Force displays its capabilities. The soldiers of this command standby on constant alert, ready to fly in a matter of hours with equipment if needed in a troubled spot anywhere in the world. The Immediate Ready Force is a shield against aggression. The United States demonstrates for president kennedy and the shah a new short airfield, half the normal length. It is a portable airstrip which can be flown anywhere and set up in three days time. Planes can be launched into the air from a catapult or with the aid of booster jet rockets. The marine corps Amphibious Training base at camp lejeune in North Carolina on the Atlantic Coast hosts president kennedy and the shah. From the sea, the air, and on the ground. Americas fighting men display the power to sustain the security and independence of free nations. [gunfire and explosions] [gunfire and explosions] [gunfire and explosions] [gunfire and explosions] [gunfire and explosions] new york city. Home of 8 million americans and descendents from almost every race in the world. The city extends the traditional welcome to the shah and the empress with a shower of paper streamers and confetti as they drive up broadway. Skyscrapers, museums, libraries, art. Pieces of americas greatest metropolis. More than 1200 friends and benefactors of the Near East Foundation have a reception and dinner. For 17 years, this foundation has carried on a program of cooperative training to assist Agricultural Development in iran. Acting u. N. Secretary general reached the shah and his party at United Nation headquarters. Iran is one of the 50 charter members of this World Organization which, in the earliest days, supported the National Integrity of iran. The delegation joins the shah and his party. They visit the chambers were world issues are brought for solution. The United Nations headquarters. A beacon of hope for world peace. You can watch archival films in their entirety on our weekly series, reel america. Here on American History tv. Our cspan cities tour takes American History tv on the road to feature the history of cities across america. Here is a recent program. This is the nations primary facility for the dismantlement and management of nuclear weapons. For approximately 30 years, the safest method of transportation was by rail. We begin our look at the history amarillo to the museum. We are trying to preserve the rich Railroad Heritage of this area