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The Soviet flag planted on the moon — a fearsome sight in the 1950s.

Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev is scheduled to land at Andrews Air Force Base because the runway at National Airport (now Reagan National Airport) couldn't accommodate his TU-114.

The plane is carrying about 100 people, The Times says, including Khruschev's family and "educators, medical men, writers and other cultural personages — underscoring the Russian theme of peace for Khrushchev's 12-day visit."

Author and rocket scientist Willy Ley (d. 1969) says the Soviets might attempt another space breakthrough during Khrushchev's visit, such as putting a man in orbit or launching a satellite in geosynchronous orbit.

It would be "incredibly naive" to think that by treating Khrushchev well, we will make "the differences between us eventually melt away," Vice President Richard Nixon says.

And he won't be going to Disneyland!

"It's an absolutely fantastic affair. Nothing like it has ever happened before. Not even the president of the United States gets this sort of coverage," Bill Henry says.

In Miami, a man hoisted a sign reading "Nikita Khrushchev will be welcome here" at a small model graveyard maintained by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

"No, I have not forgotten slaughter by the Russians. No, I have not forgotten the ideological impasse of communism and capitalism. No, I do not wish peace at any price. But I wish it–fervently, for my children," Gene Sherman says.

"Cooking!"