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Reople THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON file 19 December 1958 Dear Pete: I am sending over the enclosed People to People report for your information and also because of its possible interest to the President. I know he has a vital interest in the program itself. This is a small illustration of how it works. It is a strange thing, but the Moroccans seem to like the Navy and our people think they want us to stay there. All kinds of informal comments repeat this and come back here to me. This seems to be contrary to what is said publicly and what the political position is. We have even had some conversations lately about the development of a deep water port at Lyautey, which seems strange in view of the published clamor for our departure. Sincerely, Minas stain st Captain E. P. Aurand, USN 041 Naval Aide to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Enclosure