List of diplomatic visits to the United States explained

International trips made by the heads of state and heads of government to the United States have become a valuable part of American diplomacy and international relations since such trips were first made in the mid-19th century. They are complicated undertakings that often require months of planning along with a great deal of coordination and communication.

First visits by continent

The first international visit to the United States was made by King Kalakaua of Hawaii in 1874, which was the first visit by a foreign chief of state or head of government.^[1]

South America

The first South American head of state to visit the United States was Emperor Pedro II of Brazil in 1876.^[2]

Central America

The first Central American head of state to visit the United States was President Justo Rufino Barrios of Guatemala in 1882.^[3]

Europe

The first European head of state to visit the United States was Albert I, Prince of Monaco in 1913^[4] while the first head of government to visit the United States was Prime Minister Macdonald of the United Kingdom in 1929.^[5]

Oceania

The first Oceanian head of government to visit the United States was Prime Minister Billy Hughes of Australia in 1918.^[6]

Asia

The first Asian head of state to visit the United States was King Prajadhipok of Siam in 1931.^[7] The Republic of China (later Taiwan) made its first visit in 1945 when Premier T.V. Soong went to San Francisco to lead the United Nations Conference in 1945.^[8]

Africa

The first African head of state to visit the United States was President Edwin Barclay of Liberia in 1943.^[9]

See also

• Foreign policy of the United States
• Foreign relations of the United States
• List of international trips made by presidents of the United States
• State visits to the United States

External links

• Visits by Foreign Leaders – Office of the Historian (United States Department of State)

Notes and References

1. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/hawaii Visits By Foreign Leaders of Hawaii
2. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/brazil Visits By Foreign Leaders of Brazil
3. Web site: Visits By Foreign Leaders of Guatemala . June 18, 2024 . United States Department of State: Office of the Historian.
4. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/monaco Visits By Foreign Leaders of Monaco
5. Web site: Visits By Foreign Leaders in 1929 . June 18, 2024 . United States Department of State: Office of the Historian.
6. Web site: Visits By Foreign Leaders of Australia . June 18, 2024 . United States Department of State: Office of the Historian.
7. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/thailand Visits By Foreign Leaders of Thailand
8. Web site: Visits By Foreign Leaders of China . June 18, 2024 . The United States Department of State: Office of the Historian.
9. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/visits/liberia Visits By Foreign Leaders of Liberia