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President Eisenhower Visited Taiwan

President Dwight Eisenhower met with Jiang Jieshi in Taiwan in June of 1960.
Outcomes: 
Through this visit, Eisenhower became the first U.S. head of state to pay an official visit to a Chinese Government.
Contact Info: 
U.S. Department of State
Source: 

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

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Sponsor(s): 
United States Government
Participants (Types): 
head of state
Exchange Date: 
Wednesday, June 1, 1960
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Taipei, Taiwan
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