Fidel Castro's visit to
the U.S. April 1959

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With Vice President Richard 
Nixon during his April 1959
visit to Washington, D.C.
With Vice President Richard 
Nixon during his April 1959
visit to Washington, D.C.

 
 
Castro and Secretary of State Christian Herter.
Castro and Secretary of State Christian Herter.

 
 
Placing a wreath at the tomb of George Washington. Munching on a hot dog at
the Bronx Zoo.

 
 
New Jersey Governor Robert Meyner
and former Secretary of State Dean Acheson, who stated: "Castro is the
 first democrat of  Latin America." (Bohemia, May 3, 1959)