71. Editorial Note
On August 17, 1960, the Republic of Gabon became independent. For text of a message of that date from President Eisenhower to Prime Minister Leon M’ba, see Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1960–61, page 644. Consul General at Brazzaville Alan W. Lukens presented his credentials as Chargé d’Affaires on August 17; see Department of State Bulletin, October 31, 1960, page 702. Lukens was resident at Brazzaville, as was the first Ambassador to Gabon, W. Wendell Blancké, who presented his credentials on January 13, 1961.