[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...
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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...
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