Dwight D Eisenhower, the first US president to visit India, wanted to support New Delhi in its own right as a democracy, America's former ambassador to India Richard Verma has said."President Eisenhower loved India and had a special place in his heart for the country,” Verma said at an event here on Wednesday held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of President Eisenhower's visit to India.Eisenhower, a five-star General served as the 34th president of the US from 1953 to 1961. His visit to India in 1959 was the first by any American President.Close Verma said Eisenhower wanted to recognise and support India for its own right as a democracy. related news Social security bill | Differential EPF rates may boost take-home pay, rejig in gratuity rule proposed Rajasthan govt will launch farmer welfare fund of Rs 1,000cr on December 17 Landmark day for India, its ethos of compassion and brotherhood: PM Modi on CAB passage "He was not happy with what the national security … [Read more...] about Fomer US Prez Dwight Eisenhower wanted to support India for its own right as a democracy: Richard Verma
