The American Presidents and Shakespeare
On April 23, 1932, Shakespeare-lovers from around the country flocked to Washington, D.C., to attend the dedication of the handsome new...
India State Dinner: President and Mrs. Nixon with Guests
- Date of Work
- November 4, 1971
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- Richard Nixon Presidential Materials
India State Dinner: President and Mrs. Nixon with Guests
President and Mrs. Nixon and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi stand with performers Patricia McBride and Edward Villella of the New York City Ballet, Hugo Fiorato, Conductor and William Schustik, Guitarist, in the East Room, November 4, 1971.
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