U Thant Confers With DeGaulle
U Thant Confers With DeGaulle
In a two hour conference in Elysee Palace, UN Secretary General U Thant and President DeGaulle meet to discuss the war in Vietnam. After the conference, both men see no possibility for peace negotiations. UN Secretary, General U Thant and President DeGaulle walk out of the front door on to the porch of the Elysee Palace. France's Honor Guard in full uniform stand at Review. General U Thant and DeGaulle stand around talking outside the entrance to Elysee Palace. News photographers take pictures. The men and their entourages head back inside. President DeGaulle and UN Secretary General U Thant sit at a desk. The elaborate "Salon Dore" or "Golden Room" is seen briefly in the background behind the men. UN Secretary General U Thant and President DeGaulle shaking hands as their conference ends back at the entryway.