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Mar 4

[VIDEO] Mar. 4, 1964 | Cassius Clay and Malcolm X Interview

Mar. 4, 1964 - Cassius Clay told African and Asian delegates to the United Nations today that he “couldn’t wait” to visit their...

Nov 27, 2022

Nov. 27, 1962 - JFK Greets President of Somalia

Nov. 27, 1962 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy’s welcome address today to Dr. Abdirashid Ali Schermarke, Prime Minister of the...

Oct 16, 2022

Algerian Premier Arrives in Cuba

Oct. 16, 1962 - Premier Ahmed Ben Bella of Algeria (center) arrived in Cuba today for a 24-hour state visit. Premier Fidel Castro used...

Oct 15, 2022

Algerian Premier Welcomed to Washington

Oct. 15, 1962 - Premier Ahmed Ben Bella (pictured at microphone) of Algeria received today a Washington welcome on the White House lawn...

Oct 11, 2022

Africans Impressed by Kennedy’s Handling of Mississippi Crisis

Oct. 11, 1962 - The Federal Government’s firm handling of the Mississippi crisis has made a favorable impression in Africa. At the height...

Oct 10, 2022

Oct. 10, 1962 - JFK Welcomes Guinea's President Sékou Touré to Washington

Oct. 10, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy's welcoming remarks today to the President of Guinea, Ahmed Sékou Touré, upon Mr. Touré's...

Oct 10, 2022

President Kennedy Meets President of Guinea

Oct. 10, 1962 - Sékou Touré, President of the African Republic of Guinea, conferred with President Kennedy for two hours today. Mr. Touré...

Jun 22, 2022

JFK Remarks to Participants of Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA)

June 22, 1962 - President Kennedy met with participants of Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA) today on the South Lawn of the White House....

Feb 5, 2022

President Kennedy Welcomes Congolese Premier to White House

Feb. 5, 1962 - President Kennedy entertained Premier Cyrille Adoula of the Congo at a White House luncheon today and then conferred with...

Nov 3, 2021

President Kennedy Welcomes Senegalese President to U.S.

Nov. 3, 1961 - President Kennedy and President Leopold S. Senghor (center) of Senegal exchanged views today on subjects ranging from...

Sep 18, 2021

🚨Dag Hammarskjold Killed in African Plane Crash

Sept. 18, 1961 - U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold was killed today with 12 other persons in the crash of a plane carrying him to a...

Aug 29, 2021

Peace Corps Workers Fly Off to Ghana

Aug. 29, 1961 - A group of Peace Corps workers (pictured) took off for Ghana today, bearing the responsibility of starting an American...

Aug 22, 2021

William F. Buckley Roils Student Convention over Remarks on Africa

Aug. 22, 1961 - The annual convention of the National Student Association in Madison, Wis., was stirred today by controversy over the...

Aug 20, 2021

Broad-Billed Roller Acquired by Bronx Zoo

Aug. 20, 1961 - One of the lesser-known sights of Africa - an exuberantly romantic bird called a broad-billed roller - has been acquired...

Aug 7, 2021

In Africa, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy Affirms U.S. Civil Rights Goals

Aug. 7, 1961 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy said today at a news conference in Ivory Coast, a country on the south coast of West...

Jul 18, 2021

William Holden to Star in Adventure Film "The Lion"

July 18, 1961 - William Holden (right) has been signed for a leading role in "The Lion," the adaptation of Joseph Kessel's novel, which...