Handwritten journal entry for February 28, 1969-March 2, 1969

Paris Fri - Set-Sun Feb 28, Man/-2 arrived in midafternom. De Gaulle very cordial Greeted P. in Englisi which is very unusual. Useal ceremonies only the French do it with more style. De Gaulle in welcoming speech referred the to his peoples f his personal pleasure with the statesman the american people had selected as their leader P. responded with very warm words ue: Americas relations with France. of ended with "vrive la France de Gaulle started to appland at English version then waited fr translation On drive in from airport many police as every where; all roads completely cleared in both directions 1 kind of errie. Huge motorcycle excent. a few people along the way -but not many Went directly to Quai - beautiful palace and lovely quarters I have a corner room - blue cloth walls white f gold time huge won- high ceilings -great chandition Bathroom is also a corner with high windows Big bath tub with rack helaching sponge, Chanel scap of thermometer Really luxusioris living also an anay of French cigarettes and a beautiful leather holder with Cuban cigars. Left shorthy after arrival for act du Trainphe While waiting for departure S. Shriver introduced me to foreign minister Course de municle -and we had quite a chat. Drive down Champs Elyseis was even less enthusiasm. Quite a continent to Bertin 1 disappointing to me - not very many people - and and even to Rome. a few heekless along the way 1 the police really pounced on them. Savicada on all streets and lots of police Caremony at are went well usual routine Then P. went to meet with de Gavea - EvIcwent to Embassy to do same business - then back to Quai apparently meeting went well- P. in great spirits when he h returned Tonight may well have been his finest hour. at de Gaullis dinner - the Generals hast was warm, eloquent of way beyond the need of protecol. The Ps response was absolutely superb. He really built up France de Gaulle in beautiful style was seated next to mme Billotte wife of the general who was de Gaullis chief Astaff during