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  • 2T62YAR Phnom Penh, Cambodia. November 08, 2023 : Jackie Kennedy's lipstick-marked glass displayed at Raffles-Le Royal Hotel, one of the most historic and famous hotels in the Cambodian capital. These days mark the 56th anniversary of the visit of the former First Lady of the United States to Cambodia, from November 2 to 8, 1967. In a context of Cold War and Vietnam War, this ambiguous journey from an unofficial glamorous ambassador was the start of the repair to Cambodian-US strained relations. A Netflix film is reportedly in preparation about this iconic trip. C
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