Vice President Hubert Humphrey Begins Tour of South East Asia

Vice President Humphrey embarks on a tour of Southeast Asia, starting in South Vietnam, as an envoy of the President. He outlines the aims of the Honolulu Conference, which set guidelines for economic and social betterment in Asia. In South Vietnam, he visits projects like slum clearance in Saigon and the development of New Life Village for rural refugees. His tour will continue to other countries, including Thailand, Laos, and India, to discuss progress on issues in South Vietnam.

What role is Vice President Humphrey playing during his tour of Southeast Asia?

• He is acting as a military advisor.

• He is leading a cultural exchange program.

• He is serving as an envoy of the President.

• He is negotiating trade agreements.

What was the focus of the guidelines laid down at the Honolulu Conference?

• Economic and social betterment for Asian peoples

• Military expansion in Asia

• Trade agreements with European countries

• Cultural exchange programs

What type of projects did Vice President Humphrey visit in South Vietnam?

• Trade centers

• Slum clearance and civic reform programs

• Military bases

• Cultural heritage sites

What is the purpose of the New Life Village?

• To serve as a military base

• To act as a trade hub

• To promote tourism

• To house rural refugees from jungle war

Which countries will Vice President Humphrey visit after South Vietnam?

• Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia

• China, Japan, and Korea

• Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan

• Thailand, Laos, Pakistan, India, Australia, and New Zealand