1965 visit by Pope Paul VI to the United States

On October 4, 1965, Pope Paul VI made history in this very neighborhood by becoming the first reigning pope to visit the United States. His arrival marked a significant diplomatic milestone, as he chose to travel to the United Nations headquarters here in Turtle Bay to address the General Assembly. During his speech, he issued a famous and impassioned plea for global peace, declaring to the world leaders present that mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind.