Collection Italy in the White House
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
Italy in the White House: Air Force One in Italy
- Date of Work
- June 13, 1987
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- National Archives and Records Administration
Italy in the White House: Air Force One in Italy
On June 13, 1987, Air Force One flew President Ronald Reagan from Venice to Rome following the Venice Summit. Note the Italian honor guard in the foreground as Air Force One prepares for takeoff.
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