Khrushchev Comes to America (1959)
The Soviet premier visits the United States.
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
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Show Notes
It’s September 17th. On this day in 1959, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev was in New York City as part of his goodwill tour of the United States.
Jody and Niki discuss the visit by Khrushchev, the protests against it, and the difference between political and cultural diplomacy.
Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory
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