When, where, and why did Nikita Kruschev bang his shoe while making a public statement?

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In October 1960 at the U.N. General Assembly, Kruschev was infuriated at remarks by the Philipino delegate, Lorenzo Sumolong, who accused Russia of being a colonial power dominating the nations of Eastern Europe. He removed his shoe and banged it on the podium, calling Mr. Sumolong "a jerk, a stooge and a lackey of imperialism." He did the same thing later, during a speech by the U.S. Secretary of State, Francis Wilcox. http://halldor2.blogspot.com/2006_09_01_archive.html [Added reference link - McG] May 04 06, 2:51 PM