"SHOT FIRED OUTSIDE ELYSEE PALACE MISSES TARGET"

FRENCH PRESIDENT SAFE AT TIME OF 'ASSASSINATION' ATTEMPT

Paris, France (JFK+50) On September 8, 1922, a shot was fired but missed an automobile "in front of the palace of the Elysee*" here in Paris.

The  shooter, 19 year old George Salem, an Egyptian student, thought that French President Alexandre Millerand** was inside the vehicle.

As the would-be assassin fired his pistol, he was seized by a security guard.  The quick response by the guard caused Salem to collapse.

The Star reports that President Millerand was safely in residence at his country estate in Rambouillet*** at the time of the incident.

*Elysee Palace is the official residence of the President of the French Republic.  Completed in 1722, it is also home of the Council of Ministers.

**Alexandre Millerand (1859-1943) was born in Paris & served as Minister of War 1912-1913, 1914-1915, Prime Minister Jan-Sept 1920 & President 1920-1924. 

***Rambouillet is a subprefecture of the Yvelines department located outside of Paris.  R is famous for its historic castle, Chateau de Rambouillet. 

SOURCE

"Paris 'Assassin' Fires And Faints," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., September 8, 1922, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/ 

   

 

Alexandre Millerand

Gallica Digital Library

1920

I COME FROM AMERICA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO FRANCE

THE KENNEDYS ARRIVE IN PARIS

Paris, France (JFK+50) On May 31, 1961, President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy were welcomed here in Paris by President Charles de Gaulle.
Air Force One touched down at Orly Airport at 10:30 a.m. local time.

In remarks at the airport, JFK said:

"I come from America 'the daughter of Europe' to pay tribute to France, our oldest friend.    Your land has been...the well-spring of western philosophy and ideas--so much so that Benjamin Franklin could say 'every man has two countries: France and his own.'"

JFK and the First Lady then were driven to Quaid d 'Orsay for a luncheon and diplomatic reception.  President Kennedy also attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe.

In the evening, the President of the United States and Mrs. Kennedy were the honored dinner guests at the Elysee Palace.

JFK said...

"Although I have visited France many times, my preparation for the Presidency did not include acquisition of first hand knowledge of France through diplomacy.  I acquired it through marriage instead.*

*Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy was of French descent.

Charles de Gaulle and JFK in Paris

JFK Library Photo

JFK ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF FRANCE BY MARRIAGE

JFK+50:  Volume 6, No. 1966

JFK AND JACKIE VISITED PARIS 55 YEARS AGO 

Paris, France (JFK+50) Fifty-five years ago today, May 31, 1961, President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy were welcomed here in Paris by President Charles de Gaulle.   Air Force One touched down at Orly Airport at 10:30 a.m. local time.

In remarks at the airport, JFK said:

"I come from America 'the daughter of Europe' to pay tribute to France, our oldest friend.  

Your land has been...the well-spring of western philosophy and ideas--so much so that Benjamin Franklin could say 'every man has two countries: France and his own.'"

JFK and the First Lady then were driven to Quaid d 'Orsay for a luncheon and diplomatic reception.President Kennedy also attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe.

In the evening, the President of the United States and Mrs. Kennedy were the honored dinner guests at the Elysee Palace.

At the dinner, JFK said...

"Although I have visited France many times, my preparation for the Presidency did not include acquisition of first hand knowledge of France through diplomacy. I acquired it through marriage instead.*

*Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy was of French descent.

Charles de Gaulle and JFK in Paris

JFK Library Photo

           

PRESIDENTIAL VISIT TO PARIS

PRESIDENT AND MRS. KENNEDY ARRIVED IN PARIS 53 YEARS AGO 

Paris, France (JFK+50) 53 years ago today, May 31, 1961, President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy were welcomed here in Paris by President Charles de Gaulle.

Air Force One touched down at Orly Airport at 10:30 a.m. local time.

In remarks at the airport, JFK said:

"I come from America 'the daughter of Europe' to pay tribute to France, our oldest friend.  

Your land has been...the well-spring of western philosophy and ideas--so much so that Benjamin Franklin could say 'every man has two countries: France and his own.'"

JFK and the First Lady then were driven to Quaid d 'Orsay for a luncheon and diplomatic reception.

             Embassy of the United States
                       Paris, France

President Kennedy also attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe.

In the evening, the President of the United States and Mrs. Kennedy were the honored dinner guests at the Elysee Palace.

JFK said...

"Although I have visited France many times, my preparation for the Presidency did not include acquisition of 1st hand knowledge of France through diplomacy. 

 I acquired it through marriage instead.*

*Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy was of French descent.

Charles de Gaulle and JFK in Paris

JFK Library Photo

ADMIRAL FELT PREDICTED INSTABILITY IN VIETNAM WOULD CONTINUE THROUGH 1965

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) 51 years ago today, May 31, 1963, Admiral Harry Donald Felt's, report on Vietnam was evaluated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Admiral Felt was Commander-in -chief of United States Pacific Forces.

In the report, Felt was skeptical that Vietnam would be stable enough by the end of the year 1965 for a proposed withdrawal of United States forces.

Admiral Felt created the United States Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) in February 1962.

Felt was personally opposed to the introduction of American combat forces in Vietnam.

             Admiral Harry Donald Felt
                Commander-in-Chief
                   US Pacific Forces