Kennedy sent Vice President Johnson, along with a host of military personnel, in convoy through West Germany, including Soviet-armed checkpoints, to demonstrate the continued commitment of the U.S. to West Berlin.
Kennedy mengutus Wakil Presiden Johnson dan sejumlah personel militer untuk berkonvoi melintasi Jerman Barat, termasuk melalui pos pemeriksaan Soviet, untuk menunjukkan bahwa komitmen AS di Berlin Barat terus berlanjut.