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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\nND19/C01-6\nC0304\nJune 6. 1967\nDear Mr. Roosevelt:\nThe President was most gratified by your recent\nletter of support for his policies in Viet-Nam and the Middle\nEast. He has asked ma to thank you for this expression of\nunderstanding and confidence.\nAs you will understand, the present serious situation\nin the Middle East is occupying a great deal of his time and\nattention. It ie the Adminietration'o earnest hope that peace\ncan be restored and that the integrity and security of all\nparties can be guaranteed. We shall continue to work toward\nthose goals.\nSincere thanks for your strong statement of encourage-\nment and complete backing for the President's policies in\nsupport of freedom.\nSincerely yours,\nwilliam J. Jorden\nSenior Staff Member\nThe Honorable\nElliott Reosevelt\nMayor of Miami Beach\nMiami Beach, Florida"
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