Congo Premier Patrice Lumumba waves as he sits in car for the drive from Idlewild Airport, New York, July 24, 1960 after his arrival from Europe. The Premier, 34, accompanied by nearly a dozen Congo officials, flew to New York to present the problem of the young republic before the United Nations Security Council. He said during an airport interview that ?peace in the Congo is conditioned on the immediate departure of Belgian troops.? (AP Photo)
Congo Premier Patrice Lumumba waves as he sits in car for the drive from Idlewild Airport, New York, July 24, 1960 after his arrival from Europe. The Premier, 34, accompanied by nearly a dozen Congo officials, flew to New York to present the problem of the young republic before the United Nations Security Council. He said during an airport interview that ?peace in the Congo is conditioned on the immediate departure of Belgian troops.? (AP Photo)
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