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Thousands of Seattleites jammed Victory Square (University Street between 4th and 5th Avenue) to welcome Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko of Japan to Seattle. The Royal Visit, held on October 4, 1960, was held to honor the centennial of US-Japanese relations.

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Royal Visit Welcome Chairman Jack Gordon of Greater Seattle, Inc., appears to "warming up" ther crowd gathered to salute the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan on their visit to Seattle.  The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard is holding flags on the ledge above the driveway.

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Washington State Governor Albert Rosellini escorts the Japanese Crown Prince Akihito along the honor guard of Seattle Police Officers. The Crown Prince was in Seattle on October 4, 1960. Jack Gordon served as chairman of the official welcome.

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Beginning the ceremonies welcoming the Royal Couple to Seattle, an unknown person presents Princess Michiko with some flowers.

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Japanese Crown Prince Akihito waves to the crowd as he leaves the podium. That is Princess Michiko behind him and Seattle Mayor Gordon Clinton two people behind the Princess. Jack Gordon is at the extreme right of the photo clapping.

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One of the official ribbons attached to name badges.