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Who declared that the only way he would meet Chinese delegate Zhou Enlai in Geneva was if their cars collided?
John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State to President Dwight D Eisenhower, is credited with saying the two of us (he and Zhou En-lai) might yet meet someday, if our cars should collide.
This was reported as an overheard exchange between Dulles and an 'associate' shortly after the opening of the Geneva conference on Indochina, in 1954, when Zhou, then Chinese Premier and Foreign Minister, extended his hand to the US Secretary of State, only to have it refused.
We know that incident is true because the great US diplomat, Dulles, was the centre of astonished attention from the world's press and diplomats at the time.
As for the quote, it isn't easy to give a lot of credence to an overheard remark to an unnamed associate, but given the character of Dulles it's something he might have said, which is perfectly sufficient for many people.
History is as much about who said what and to whom, as it is about who might have said what, and to whom. Provided it's plausible, it might as well be fact.
What else can I help you with?
Where was the first Geneva conference held?
In 1864 in Geneva, Switzerland.
When did Geneva County massacre happen?
Geneva County massacre happened on 2009-03-10.
How did John clavins ideas effect life in Geneva?
geneva made john calvin there religous leader
Why was sixteenth century Geneva known as a paradise for women?
Geneva men who beat their wives were severely punished
Geneva Convention date?
1949
Was the Chinese water torture cell really Chinese?
Typically, no, one can not die from Chinese water torture.
When did Vietnam win there indepence?
North Vietnam and South Vietnam were declared to be independent countries in July 1954 by the Geneva Accord. They were unified into one country in 1976.
Where is the head quarters of WTO?
The World Trade Organization which was established in 1995, is located in Geneva, Switzerland
What is Geneva famous for?
The Geneva Convention
Where is the Geneva Branch in Geneva located?
The address of the Geneva Branch is: 305 East Line Street, Geneva, 46740 1026
Where is the Geneva Public Library in Geneva located?
The address of the Geneva Public Library is: 1043 G Street, Geneva, 68361 2024
Where is WTO headquarters?
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is in which continent?
Geneva is the name of a city in Switzerland.Switzerland lies on the European continent.
What is the birth name of Geneva Locke?
Geneva Locke's birth name is Geneva Alexa Locke.
Where is the Geneva Public Library District in Geneva located?
The address of the Geneva Public Library District is: 127 James Street, Geneva, 60134 2241
Where is the Geneva History Center in Geneva Illinois located?
The address of the Geneva History Center is: 113 S. 3Rd St., Geneva, IL 60134-0345
Where is the Geneva County Al Historical in Geneva Alabama located?
The address of the Geneva County Al Historical is: Po Box 206, Geneva, AL 36340
