President Nixon Inspects Troops in Beijing
In this photograph, taken on February 21, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon inspects military troops from the People's Republic of China at the Capital Airport, just outside of Beijing. Chinese Premier Enlai Zhou also attended the ceremony, which was held in honor of President Nixon's State Visit. Nixon's trip marked the first time a sitting American president visited China.
This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.
- Photographer
- Oliver F. Atkins
- Date of Work
- February 21, 1972
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- Courtesy of Henry & Carole Haller and Family