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White House Announces Visit of Israel’s Premier to President Johnson

March 18, 1964
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The white House announced officially today that Israel’s Prime Minister Levi Eshkol will visit President Johnson on June 1 and 2. This will be the first time the two statesmen meet. It was also announced officially today that King Hussein of Jordan will meet with President Johnson in Washington on April 14.

(In Israel, an official communique today said: “Prime Minister Eshkol will be happy to have the opportunity of meeting President Johnson and exchanging views on subjects of Joint interest to the two countries. During the visit, the Prime Minister looks forward to meeting again with leaders of the American Jewish community and other friends in the United States.)

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