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    "title": "WHCF CO 304 United Arab Republic",
    "description": "This file unit contains material on U.S. and Egyptian relations; the Arab and Israeli Conflict; evacuations of U.S. citizens from the United Arab Republic (UAR), which is modern day Syria and Egypt; the Arab blockade of Arabian Gulf shipping; U.S. assistance to the UAR; and opposition to German scientists aiding the UAR in the development of missiles.",
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    "ocrText": "EXECUTIVE\nGI2-12/NA\nAugust 24, 1966\nCo304\nDear Mr. President:\nIt was so kind of you to have Ambassador Kamel\ndeliver your framed and autographed photograph.\nI am very pleased to be able to add yours to other\ninscribed pictures of world leaders, a collection\nwhich I value greatly.\nWith appreciation for your thoughtfulness,\nSincerely,\nbly\nHis Excellency\nGamal Abdel Nasser\nPresident of the\nUnited Arab Republic\nCairo\nGift\nLBJ/State/1f/mpb"
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