HUSSEIN OF JORDAN: (1935-1999) King of Jordan 1952-99 & NOOR OF JORDAN (1951- ) Queen consort of Jordan ...

HUSSEIN OF JORDAN: (1935-1999) King of Jordan 1952-99 & NOOR OF JORDAN (1951- ) Queen consort of Jordan 1978-99. A rare and extremely interesting D.S. by King Hussein and Noor of Jordan, individually signed by both as King and Queen, nine pages, 4to, Washington D.C., July 1994. The document being the printed speech given by His Majesty King Hussein I of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and addressed to the Joint Session of Congress in July 1994, Washington. Signed in bold blue and black ink by King Hussein and Queen Noor respectively to the front page of the speech bearing a printed Jordan Crown at the heading. Hussein states in part `This meeting in Washington at the invitation of President Clinton, represents the beginning of a in our common journey towards peace between Jordan and Israel. It is a milestone on the road towards comprehensive peace in our region.´ further saying `We also remember today the three generations of gallant Jordanians and so many others who sacrificed themselves for the cause of Palestine. Every household in Jordan has sent a son to answer the Arab call. Many have not returned. Their sacrifice has made it possible for me to be here today. My family has also paid a heavy price. My great grandfather, the leader of the great Arab revolt for freedom, independence and unity, lies buried next to the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. I was by the side of my grandfather, King Abdallah, at the doors of Al Aqsa Mosque when he was martyred. He was a man of peace who gave his life for this ideal. I have pledged my life to fulfilling his dream. He, too, is here today..´ and further again `The two Semitic people, the Arabs and the Jews, have endured bitter trials and tribulations during the journey of history. Let us resolve to end this suffering forever and to fulfil our responsibilities as leaders of our peoples and our duty as human beings towards mankind. I come before you today fully conscious of the need to secure a peace for all the children of Abraham…I come before you today encouraged in the knowledge that the prime minister of Israel and his government have responded to the call for the peace. They have recognized the Palestinian people and their rights…For our part we will never forget Palestine.´ King Hussein concludes his historic speech stating `My religious faith demands that sovereignty over the holy places in Jerusalem reside with God, and God alone….The state of war between Israel and Jordan is over…´ A document of historic content. The nine pages printed only to one side are stapled to the upper left corner. VG £600-900 In 1994, King Hussein recognized Israel, becoming the second Arab country to do so after Egypt did so in 1979. On 25th July 1994, the Washington Declaration was signed by King Hussein, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel and President Clinton. The next day, both King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin addressed to the Joint Session of Congress in Washington.