Nixon tries using chopsticks during the farewell banquet upon completion of his historic visit to China in 1972
Nixon tries his luck at eating with chopsticks during the farewell banquet upon completion of his historic visit to China 2/27/1972. At left is premier Chou En-Lai and at right is Communist Party Leader Chang Chung-chiao. (UPI Photo)
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