Khrushchev becomes first Soviet leader to visit United States 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 15 1959)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


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(Tuesday, September 15, 1959, 11:30 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — Nikita Khrushchev became the first Soviet leader to visit the United States today as he was welcomed by President Dwight Eisenhower at Andrews Air Force Base at the beginning of an 11-day visit.