Video: Shanghai Communique comes together (at 3:44)
(Sunday, February 27, 1972, 9:12 p.m. EST) — U.S. President Richard M. Nixon departed China this morning (10:12 a.m. local time, Feb. 28, 1972) with a goodbye wave from a solemn Premier Chou En-lai in his gray tunic. Nixon and his wife Pat spent a week in China, an important step in formally normalizing relations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Video: Shanghai Communique comes together (at 0:13)
(Sunday, February 27, 1972) — U.S. President Richard M. Nixon and Chinese Premier Chou En-lai issued the Shanghai Communique at the conclusion of Nixon’s historic visit to China, a step toward the eventual normalization of relations between the two countries.
(Friday, February 23, 1962) — U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy laid a wreath “to the victims of Communist tyranny” at the Red Wall dividing Berlin today and received some cautious waves from East Berliners beyond the barricade.
(Thursday, February 22, 1962) — U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy flew to West Berlin today and pledged a new American determination to stand by the isolated city. Huge and emotional crowds greeted Kennedy today as he began a two-day visit. Continue reading Berlin salutes Robert Kennedy 50 years ago today (1962)
1991 Soviet Coup 2of3
(Wednesday, August 21, 1991)— Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev was said to be back in power today and returning to Moscow as the right-wing coup against him collapsed and its leaders reportedly fled. Continue reading Coup attempt against Gorbachev collapses 20 years ago today
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Tanks on the Moscow Streets - Vremya, TV program (August 20, 1991)
(Tuesday, August 20, 1991) — The leaders of the Kremlin coup, facing increased opposition, responded today with a curfew. This was understood as a sign that an attack on the White House, a government building in Moscow, was imminent.
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President John F. Kennedy's 13th News Conference, June 28, 1961
(Wednesday, June 28, 1961) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy, in his 13th news conference as president, challenged the Soviet Union today to accept the principle of “self-determination” in Berlin—”and indeed in Europe.”
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(Friday, June 2, 1961, 1:15 p.m. local time) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy said today it is important that there be no miscalculation on either party at this weekend’s Vienna summit with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during a news conference in Paris.
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(Wednesday, May 24, 1961) — U.S. Vice President Lyndon Johnson flew into Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, today, concluding a 15-day globe circling tour that took him to seven nations threatened by Communists, including South Vietnam.
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Kennedy arrives at House of Commons, May 17, 1961
(Wednesday, May 17, 1961) — U.S. President John F. Kennedy urged Canada today to become a partner with the United States in Western Hemisphere affairs. In a speech to Parliament he declared his belief that “all the free members of the Organization of American States would be heartened and strengthened by any increase in your hemispheric role.” Continue reading Kennedy asks Canada to be partner in hemisphere aid
