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

President Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy are met at Orly Airport in Paris by President Charles de Gaulle upon their arrival for a 3 day state visit. In a pre-luncheon meeting at the Élysée Palace, Kennedy and de Gaulle discuss Berlin and express a "complete identity of view" on readiness to meet with force any Soviet threat to the city. After lunch both leaders meet again to discuss Southeast Asia and Africa.
President Kennedy is given a reception at the Quai d'Orsay.
President Kennedy lays a wreath and relights the flame at the tomb of the unknown soldier in ceremonies at the Arc de Triomphe.

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[powken]

First let me thank you for posting this video. The footage is stunning and music compliments very nicely. I miss this great American leader, I believe the world misses him as well.

[kenavo2103]

@powken As we miss our great leader Charles de Gaulle!

[Nintendomanwill]

No wonder De Gaulle was a politician: he felt personally very aggrieved at the Americans during the War yet here he acts the typical French Americophile. How hypocritical. I mean, the security services of the USA feared that De Gaulle would attempt to assasinate Roosevelt if the two met!