King Muhammad V of Morocco
Dublin Core
Title
King Muhammad V of Morocco
Subject
Muhammad V, King of Morocco, 1909-1961
Kings, Queens, Rulers, etc.
Visitors, Foreign - Morocco
Heads of State - Morocco
Capitol (Williamsburg, Va.)
Block 08. Building 11.
Description
King Muhammad V of Morocco in the Capitol. King Muhammad visited Colonial Williamsburg in 1957 as part of a regular state visit. Colonial Williamsburg President Carlisle Humelsine invited the King to luncheon at Christiana Campbell's Tavern, a favorite of George Washington. During the luncheon, the King accidentally placed a scoop of salt in his juice instead of sugar. This was due to the nature of 18th century table setting, which the tavern still followed. After taking a drink, the King spat out the juice, yelling that he had been poisoned. Royal guards and Secret Service members jumped to assist the King. The tense moment was alleviated when President Humelsine realized and explained what had happened.
Creator
Crane, John
Date
1957-11
Date Created
1957-11
Format
jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
57-JC-3267-43
Rights Holder
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Gelatin silver print
Physical Dimensions
8x10 inches
Citation
Crane, John, “King Muhammad V of Morocco,” John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, accessed May 15, 2025, https://rocklib.omeka.net/items/show/688.