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Subject: U.S. Passport


Subject: U.S. Passport:36:34 -0700

This one, 'says it all', about what the basic philosophy of our country
is
all about, and how we are received around the World.

At a French airport...

A group of American retired teachers recently went to France on a tour.
Robert Whiting, an elderly gentleman of 83, was part of the tour group.

At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his
carryon.

"You have been to France before, monsieur?" the customs Officer asked
sarcastically.

Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.

"Then you should know enough to have your passport ready."

The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show
it."

"Impossible!" barked the officer. "Americans always have to show their
passports on arrival in France."

The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look.

Then he quietly explained. "Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on
D-Day
in '44 to help liberate this country, I couldn't find any Frenchmen to
show
it to."