Visit Of President Kenneth Kaunda To The United States (1975 Original Colored Film)

Step back to April 1975 with *Visit of President Kenneth Kaunda to the United States*, a documentary that captures the highlights of the Zambian President's historic visit to the U.S. The film offers a detailed look at President Kaunda's interactions with key American figures and the diplomatic significance of the visit during the mid-1970s.

Included in the footage are President Kaunda’s arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, his meetings with international journalists, and gatherings with prominent U.S. officials such as Rep. John Rhodes (R-AZ), Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and President Gerald Ford. The film also features a formal state dinner at the White House, where both Presidents Ford and Kaunda delivered remarks.

Additional scenes showcase President Kaunda visiting Arlington National Cemetery, the Washington Embassy of Zambia, and attending a ceremony hosted by Washington, DC Mayor Walter Washington at the Hilton Hotel. This visit underscores the strengthening diplomatic ties between Zambia and the United States during a time of shifting global political dynamics.

*Visit of President Kenneth Kaunda to the United States* offers an insightful view of U.S.-Zambian relations and the political landscape of the mid-1970s.

Source: National Archives. (1975). *Visit of President Kenneth Kaunda to the United States*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/48135