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U.S. Students Visited the People's Republic of China

A group of 41 U.S. students who had been participating in the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students decided to journey to the People’s Republic of China. Most of the group stayed into October, touring Beijing and other cities in the country.
Outcomes: 
This trip was made against the expressed wishes of the U.S. Government, and the U.S. Government seized students' passports upon their return to the United States.
Contact Info: 
U.S. Department of State
Source: 

https://history.state.gov/countries/issues/china-us-relations

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
education/science
Partners: 
6th World Festival of Youth and Students
Sponsor(s): 
6th World Festival of Youth and Students
Participants (Types): 
students
Number of Participants: 
41
Exchange Date: 
Thursday, August 1, 1957 to Tuesday, October 1, 1957
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Beijing, China
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