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President George H.W. Bush

Wednesday, April 19, 1989

41st President of the United States flew down in the presidential helicopter with Jordan's King Hussein for a short visit.

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Prince Mohammed Bin Talal

1987

Brother of King Hussein and crown prince of Jordan.

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Willard Scott

1985 and many other times

The well-known weatherman for NBC's the "Today" show visited Mount Vernon on many occasions.

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Jacques Cousteau

Sunday, June 09, 1985

French undersea explorer and environmentalist Jacques Cousteau celebrated his 75th birthday at Mount Vernon.

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Loretta Swit

1985

American television actress; best-known as "Hot-Lips" Hoolihan on the situation comedy M*A*S*H, about the Korean War.

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Ted Turner

1985

American, prominent in business and the entertainment industry.

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