South Korean President Syngman Rhee visits US President Dwight Eisenhower in Washington, DC

South Korean President Syngman Rhee visits Washington, greeted by Vice President Nixon. Rhee, who first came to the U.S. in 1904, pursued education and fought for Korean independence. After fleeing Japanese occupation, he returned to Korea in 1945, becoming president and leading the nation through the Korean War. During his state visit, Rhee aims to discuss the removal of communists from North Korea and the unification of Korea. He is welcomed by President Eisenhower and will stay at the White House.

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