May 31 - June 3, 1961 - President John F. Kennedy in Paris, France

May 31 - President and Mrs. Kennedy are given a state dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
June 1 - President Kennedy meets with his advisers and with Ambassador to France, Gen. James Gavin.

President Kennedy addresses the staff of the U.S Embassy in Paris, a civic reception at the Hotel de Ville, and the North Atlantic Council.

Meeting with President de Gaulle at the Élysée Palace.

President and Mrs. Kennedy are welcomed by departmental and municipal officials at the Hotel De Ville. The President makes brief remarks.

President and Mrs. Kennedy host a luncheon for President de Gaulle at the American Embassy.

Meeting with President de Gaulle at the Élysée Palace.

President Kennedy addresses NATO officials and personnel at the NATO Headquarters building at Porte Dauphine.

President and Mrs. Kennedy are given a State Dinner in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.
June 2 - President Kennedy visits SHAPE headquarters where he is greeted by Supreme Allied Commander Lauris Norstadt and makes brief remarks.

President Kennedy and President Charles de Gaulle conclude three days of discussions at the Élysée Palace. In a joint communiqué both leaders declare that they are in firm agreement on the defense of Berlin.
June 3 - President Kennedy and his party depart Paris.

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[charylene211]

I enjoyed this video very much. Excellent photography.