A stunning linen postcard with incredible historical crossover appeal! The front shows a pristine view of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia with a sentinel on guard. Published by the Manhattan Post Card Publishing Co., the reverse is postmarked from Alexandria, Virginia on June 30, 1939, bearing a green 1-cent George Washington stamp.The handwritten message carries remarkable historical significance, referencing the famous June 1939 royal visit of the British monarchy: "Here we are in Virginia having lunch and enjoying every minute so far, saw the wreath the King placed on unknown soldier tomb today. – Mrs. B." This card links directly to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's historic trip to solidify the transatlantic alliance just months before WWII broke out. A premier piece for military or twentieth-century political history collections.