Romania commemorates centenary of Queen Marie’s US and Canada tour

Events in Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest are marking the 100th anniversary of Queen Marie of Romania’s 1926 tour of the United States and Canada.

In Cluj-Napoca, historian Vasile Pușcaș delivered a lecture on Queen Marie and Romanian-American relations at the Academy of Romania Library. The event also saw the launch of a bilingual book, “Queen Marie of Romania: The Dawn of Romanian-American Friendship,” which explores her vision for integrating Romania into the international system and her recognition of the United States as a decisive global power.

In Bucharest, the National Archives of Romania opened an exhibition titled “From Atlantic to Pacific: Queen Marie’s Visit to America.” The exhibition uses historical documents and photographs to reconstruct the Queen’s journey through North America alongside Princess Ileana and Prince Nicolae. The tour, which took place in October and November 1926, is highlighted as a significant diplomatic effort to promote the image of Greater Romania on the international stage through public ceremonies and meetings with American political and social leaders.