Remarkable moment in history - the 1971 visit of Josip Broz Tito, the President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, to the United States. This video takes you inside the White House during Tito's memorable encounter with President Nixon, where the Yugoslavian leader boldly lit a Cuban cigar amidst a room filled with journalists and photo reporters.
Discover why this act was not just a simple breach of protocol, but a provocative statement during a time of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Cuba. President Nixon as he reminded Tito of the White House's no-smoking policy since 1946, and Tito's cool response that left an indelible mark on the meeting.
