Welcome speech from Harvard College to King Prajadhipok

The king and queen received a royal welcome in New York City, where they stood atop the newly completed Empire State Building, then the tallest building in the world. They also met Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players in history, and famous American pilot Amelia Earhart, while attending a New York Yankees baseball game.

His Majesty’s sentiments towards the United States endeared him to the American public, who were eager to learn more about the Kingdom of Siam. The visit was covered by several newspapers, including the nationally syndicated TIME magazine, bringing the Kingdom of Siam into homes across America.