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In 1953, 'Queen-crazy' American women looked to Elizabeth II as a source of inspiration – that sentiment never faded

  • Written by Arianne Chernock, Professor of History, Boston University
In 1953, 'Queen-crazy' American women looked to Elizabeth II as a source of inspiration – that sentiment never fadedQueen Elizabeth II during a 1983 tour of California.George Rose/Getty Images

In the spring of 1953, women from across the United States traveled to Britain – for many, it was their first time abroad.

The impetus for the trip was Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, held in Westminster Abbey on a rainy June 2 of that year. Among those making...

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