Visit of King Harald V of Norway
September 2005
In September 2005, King Harald V of Norway, visited Washington, D.C. to celebrate the centennial of diplomatic relations between the United States and Norway. As part of the ceremony, a reenactment of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Look to Norway speech in September 1942 was given at the Washington Navy Yard to dignitaries, guests, and veterans. The Navy Museum, now National Museum of the U.S. Navy, was also one of the stops at the Yard. During the original speech at the Washington Navy Yard, HNoMS King Haakon IV, a patrol craft class submarine chaser - USS PC-467, was given to the Norwegian Crown Price Olav, his wife Princes Martha, and the Norwegian ambassador, as part of the growing diplomatic relations.
Additional Resources:
National Archives Blog May 14, 2021 blog post – Look to Norway
050919-N-23838-006: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005) His Majesty King Harald V of Norway visit to the Yard. U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard bows their heads while at parade rest during the full honor ceremony on his behalf. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-010: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005) His Majesty King Harald V of Norway visit to the Yard. U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard salute during the full honor ceremony on his behalf. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-061: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005) His Majesty King Harald V of Norway visit to the Yard. U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard stand at parade rest outside Quarters B during the full honor ceremony on his behalf. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-184: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). His Majesty King Harald V of Norway poses at the Constitution Fighting Top, Navy Museum, with staff, guests, and reenactors. To the far left is Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN. To the far right is Museum Director, Dr. Kim Nielsen. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-198: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, far right, looks at the Look to Norway exhibit done in honor of his visit at the Navy Museum located at the Yard. Behind the guests is Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-200: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, far right, looks at the Look to Norway exhibit done in honor of his visit at the Navy Museum located at the Yard. Giving an introduction to the exhibit is Museum Director, Dr. Kim Nielsen. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-242: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, third from right, looks at the Look to Norway exhibit done in honor of his visit at the Navy Museum located at the Yard. Giving an introduction to the exhibit is Museum Director, Dr. Kim Nielsen. To the far right is Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael G. McMullen, USN. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-274: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). His Majesty King Harald V of Norway is listening to a presentation in the Atlantic Section of In Harm’s Way (WWII Exhibit) given by Museum Director, Dr. Kim Nielsen. To the far left is Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael G. McMullen, USN. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-278: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). Director of the Naval Historical Center (now Naval History and Heritage Command) Rear Admiral Paul Tobin, USN, (Retired), gives Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael G. McMullen, USN, a tour of the Atlantic Section of In Harm’s Way (WWII Exhibit). Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-288: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). Naval Historical Center’s Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Jack Green, gives a presentation to the His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, far right. In order from left, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael G. Mullen, the Honorable Dionel M. Aviles, Under Secretary of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jan C. Guadio, USN, Commandant of Naval District Washington, and Museum Director, Dr. Kim Nielsen. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-074: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). Rear Admiral Jan C. Guadio, USN, Commandant of Naval District Washington, exits the Navy Museum to view a reenactment at Willard Park of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Look to Norway speech given in September 1942. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-081: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). To honor the visit of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, reenactors presented President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Look to Norway speech given at the Yard in September 1942. The reenactors arrive in a replica of a 1939 Lincoln K series limousine. The original was nicknamed “The Sunshine Special”. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-087: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). Reenactors present President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Look to Norway speech given in September 1942. The reenactment was due to the visit of His Majesty King Harald of Norway’s visit to the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN
050919-N-23838-322: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). His Majesty King Harald V of Norway is standing following the reenactment at Willard Park of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Look to Norway speech given in September 1942. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael G. McMullen, USN, Rear Admiral Jan C. Guadio, USN, Commandant of Naval District Washington and Honorable Dionel M. Aviles, Under Secretary of the Navy, are also on the stand. The reenactors are on the stage after being driven by a replica of a 1939 Lincoln K series limousine. The original was nicknamed “The Sunshine Special”. Note the display ship, ex-USS Barry (DD-933) behind. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
050919-N-23838-348: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2005). His Majesty King Harald V of Norway after the reenactment at Willard Park of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Look to Norway speech given in September 1942. Rear Admiral Jan C. Guadio, USN, Commandant of Naval District Washington, is to his left. The Honorable Dionel M. Aviles, Under Secretary of the Navy, follows behind. Note the display ship, ex-USS Barry (DD-933) behind. Official U.S. Navy Photograph by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera, USN.
