President Eisenhower meets India PM Nehru at Gettysburg farm

President Eisenhower meets India PM Nehru at Gettysburg farm

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President Eisenhower's farm in Gettysburg served as a diplomatic venue for a meeting with Prime Minister Nehru of India. Nehru arrived via Washington and was seen riding in a jeep on the farm. The two leaders discussed global peace in a tranquil environment. They took a break to inspect Eisenhower's prized black Angus cattle, including a 1,750-pound animal named Anconian, which Nehru touched at the photographers' request. The meeting marked the first time the farm was used for international discussions, with over 80 newsmen present to cover the event.

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1.

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Where is President Eisenhower's farm located?

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Los Angeles, California

Washington, D.C.

New York, New York

2.

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Who visited President Eisenhower's farm from India?

Jawaharlal Nehru

Mahatma Gandhi

Indira Gandhi

Rajiv Gandhi

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What was the main topic of discussion between the leaders?

Military strategies

Trade agreements

World peace

Economic policies

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What type of cattle did President Eisenhower take pride in?

Holstein

Jersey

Black Angus

Hereford

5.

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What was the name of the prize animal that the leaders examined?

Molly

Daisy

Anconian

Bessie