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[1979 - President Carter, Israel & Egypt Peace Treaty Signing w/ Sadat & Begin, 26Mar79.
Table set up on riser outside White House w/ US, Egyptian & Israeli flags behind, Presidents & Prime Minister announced & stand acknowledging applause, sit w/ President Carter between. Stand for anthems of Egypt, Israel & USA.
18:29:06 Woman announces signing of Treaty of Peace...
18:29:44 Sadat, Begin sign w/ Carter witnessing & signing. Carter shakes hands w/ each.
18:31:11 Woman: “Next...signing letter to Carter recording agreements between Egypt & Israel concerning future negotiations implementing the Camp David framework.” They sign.
18:31:55 Woman: “Now, President Sadat & Prime Minister will sign three copies of the Treaty of Peace, in English, Arabic & Hebrew.” They sign, and music begins in background.
18:34:04 Woman: “Finally, President Carter, on behalf of the people of the United States will conclude this historic ceremony by signing the Treaty of Peace as a witness to the signatures...” applause.
18:35:?? Carter suggests they have a handshake & all do so as spectators stand. All sit back down.
18:35:46 Carter takes out notes: “During the past thirty years Israel & Egypt have waged war. But for the past sixteen months, these same two great nations have waged peace....the soil of the two lands is not drenched w/ young blood. The countrysides of both lands are free from the litter & the carnage...”
18:39:00 “We have no illusions. Dreams & prayers yes, but no illusions... We must now demonstrate the advantages of peace...
18:39:59 Sadat: “This is one of the happiest moments in my life. It is a historic turning point of great significance for all peace-loving nations... (Incomplete).
Middle East; Camp David Conclusions;
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