President Nixon 1969 Thailand visit


Above: 7/30/69 – Bangkok – WIth the sign overhead wishing him Bon Voyage, Pres. Nixon is escorted to his plane by Thailand’s King Phumiphol prior to his departure for New Delhi, India. A crowd of about 500 persons gathered at the airport to see the President off.

This photo thanks to www.2bangkok.com

Notice Nixon didn’t bring his wife.

What red-blooded American would?

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