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- of spectators.
VP had been told Turkish people would not be demonstrative. However a normally
35 to 40 minute drive into the Capital City took approximately 4 hours because
the road was lined with wildly enthusiastic people. VP made many stops. Crowd
chanted
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Arrived Beirut Airport. Met by Foreign Minister Takla and large crowd of spectator
VP spoke (mentioning Eddie Joseph and family, some of whom were present).
Made frequent stops driving into city. Crowds along roadsid e enthusiastic
- to groups of
students.
Departed Beirut following informal "goodbye" ceremony attended by Senior Lebanese
and American officials, the press, and interested spectators. Made departure
statement.
4 Flew via VC 137 1040 nautical miles (1200 statute miles) 2
