When did St. Paul VI become the first pope to visit the United States?

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Pope Paul VI stands behind microphones with both arms raised, wearing white papal robes and glasses, during a public appearance in Geneva. — St. Paul VI In 1968 Pope Paul VI appeared in Geneva to address the International Labour Organization on the 50th anniversary of its founding.

St. Paul VI became the first pope to visit the United States on October 4, 1965. During this historic visit, he delivered a plea for peace at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City and celebrated mass at Yankee Stadium.1