Upper Lounge Pope's Chair | interesting place

USA / New York / Lawrence / Idlewild Drive, 1
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On October 4th, 1965, Pope Paul IV flew from Rome to JFK as the firdt time a pope had ever visited the western hemisphere. After attending a series of meetings, TWA had the honor of taking him back to Italy. The outfitted a special plane with a conference room and bed. Waiting for him in one of the upper lounges was a circular banquette. It is said that he met here with his final guests while waiting for his departure. Even today, the seat is referred to as the "Pope's chair".
The place is located in TWA Hotel
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Coordinates:   40°38'44"N   73°46'40"W
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