Diary Entry - 09/16/1982

Key Facts
The President and First Lady participate in an arrival ceremony in honor of the President of the Republic of the Philippines and Mrs. Ferdinand E. Marcos.
Christian militiamen begin a day-long slaughter of 1,500 Palestinian men, women, and children in the Sabra and Chatila refugee camps in West Beirut.
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The Israelis moved into W. Beirut following assassination of Bashir & fight between leftist Muslims & Lebanese Army. Pres. Marcos & Imelda arrived—the usual mil. ceremony which he said was more impressive than anything he’d seen here before. We had a good meeting & then a beautiful state dinner in the Rose Garden & entertainment “the 5th Dimension” on the So. Lawn. I think they will go home reassured & confident of our friendship.
