Word: mende
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...inscrutable Premier and his chic wife swam easily through the usual VIP routine of ceremonials, speeches and official wining and dining. At the White House Mendès discussed the Saar agreement with President Eisenhower for nearly an hour, then topped off a steak luncheon with a big glass of milk. At the Senate he was greeted warmly, and at the statue of La Fayette, opposite the White House, he placed a wreath of white chrysanthemums...
While the Premier bustled about Washington, Mme. Mendès-France was busy fulfilling her own social obligations, including tea with Mrs. Eisenhower and a luncheon with Mrs. Dulles. Wherever she went, the Egyptian-born Lily Mendès-France was an instant hit-for her piquant beauty, her gentle good humor, and her dazzling wardrobe of Parisian gowns...
...Flirtation. Mendès-France's most effective public appearance was at a National Press Club luncheon, where he explained France's problems and position in lucid and illuminating fashion. He promised early French ratification of the Paris agreements for a united defense of free Europe, scorned the Soviet proposal for a Pan-European conference and dispelled doubts that he might be thinking of a Franco-Russian flirtation. "As Prime Minister of France," he said, "I am convinced that our number one task is to fight against the deceptive attractions of Communism with the positive weapons of truth...
...question period that followed his speech. Mendès-France answered the reporters' queries expertly. The final question was a stinger-"Do you think Mr. Dulles would be happier if you were ousted as Premier?"-and Mendès read it with a faint smile. "My suggestion to the author of this very interesting question," he said, "is: the best way to know the answer is to ask Mr. Dulles...
...reply drew a hearty laugh from the press, and Mendès waited for silence, his smile growing broader. ". . . And so I will do this afternoon," he added. The laughter rose again, louder. "And," said Mendès-France finally, "I don't venture to prophesy, but I am quite sure he will say no." That brought down the house...