Eleanor Roosevelt and Thomas J. Watson joined Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Märtha of Norway and Princess Juliana of the Netherlands for a Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on this day in 1944, 80 years ago, in the midst of the Second World War when both the Dutch and Norwegian Royal Families were in exile.
The Annual Award of the Netherlands American Foundation was bestowed tonight upon her Royal Highness Princess Juliana of the Netherlands, who was thus named the individual who has done the most to advance the mutual interests of her country and the United States of America in 1943. The Princess received the award from Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt at a dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Here during the presentation are (Left to Right): Thomas J. Watson, President of the Foundation, and President of International Business Machines; Princess Juliana; Mrs. Roosevelt; and Dr. Joseph R. Sizoo.
Crown Princess Märtha wore her Pearl Earrings from Queen Josefina.
Princess Juliana was wearing a Diamond Rivière and Diamond Flowers.
