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Ernest Bevin

Thursday, December 12, 1946

British trade unionist and statesmen; served as Minister of Labor and National Service during World War II and as Foreign Secretary immediately after the war.

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Charles de Gaulle

Friday, July 07, 1944

During his first visit to the U.S., the head of the Free French Forces stopped at Mount Vernon.

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General Henri Giraud

Friday, July 09, 1943

French General Henri Giraud visited Mount Vernon while in the US attending a conference with President Roosevelt.

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Madame Chiang Kai-Shek

Monday, February 22, 1943

Wife of Generallismo Chiang Kai-Shek of China, who later led the exile government in Taiwan. Came to Mount Vernon with President and Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt.

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Queen Wilhelmina

Thursday, August 06, 1942

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands came to Mount Vernon with President and Mrs. Roosevelt.

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Peter II

King Peter

Saturday, June 27, 1942

King Peter II, the last king of Yugoslavia, visited Mount Vernon in 1942.

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