March 20, 1962 - President John F. Kennedy's Remarks of Welcome to Prs. Sylvanus Olympio of Togo

President John F. Kennedy speaks at arrival ceremonies for President of Togo, Sylvanus Olympio. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.
''So, Mr. President, for your efforts to win independence for your country, but even more, for your efforts to build a better life for your people, and to play a progressive and liberal and responsible position in the development of Africa, for your strong support for the United Nations--which played a great role, and I hope that the people of this country realize how significant that role was in the independence of your country-for all these things, and most of all because it permits us to establish a contact between the President of a far-off country whose aspirations are for his people--the same as our aspirations are for our people-for all these reasons, Mr. President, you are most welcome to the United States of America. And in welcoming you, we extend the hand of friendship to your people.''

[@florenceflorence598]

Good President. Compassionate and kind. Close to his children. A good Dad

[@cv7801]

My President JFK ❤

[@ronaldzent4845]

Truly, a President not just for the US, but for the entire world. He truly wanted peace, and I really feel as well, the elimination of Nuclear weapons. He did say in his inaugural address, " I won't shrink from responsibility, I welcome it"!

[@FranckKODOMELAND-go5ib]

Un si brillant président africain qui a été si froidement assassiné. Quel gâchis pour l'Afrique et pour le Togo ! Repose en paix, mon Président.

[@clc-gl4jn]

I truly wish I could have been back in that time to shake JFK's hand and thank him. Maybe I will get to shake his hand if I go to heaven like him... Who knows. God bless his soul

[@henriomoeje8741]

Both will be assassinated within a decade 😢

[@charlesadone8797]

Whosoever killeth by sword shall perish by the same. Why killing your brother for a power that last for a while? Togo shall come back to normal in Jesus name.

[@ebenezerkittoe9115]

They were both assassinated a year later. Rendezvous with fate?

[@mustafayilmaz2259]

Bütün sulaleyi ortadan kaldırmak istediler.. Suikaste uğradılar...yetmedi Merlin Monroe ilgili iftiralar attılar.... Şeytan çok alçak...

[@kabasidibe5319]

Unfortunately yes so sad 😢😢