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Date(s)
- 1997 Mar 25 (Creation)
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Item
Extent
31pp
Scope and content
Typescript transcript of filmed interview with Hermann Frederick Eilts, US diplomat and Ambassador to Egypt 1973-1979, describing his role in negotiating Egypt's participation in the joint Arab delegation to the Geneva Conference 1977 and the arrangements for the visit of Anwar al Sadat, President of Egypt 1970-1981, to Jerusalem 19 Nov 1977; establishment of talks between Sadat and Menachem Begin, Israeli Prime Minister 1977-1983 at Camp David, Maryland, and the role of James Earl Carter, US President 1977-1981 in the negotiations leading to the Camp David Accord (Framework for Peace between Israel and Egypt) Sep 1978. Also comments on the Egyptian request for US humanitarian aid to the Third Egyptian Army surrounded by the Israeli army following the ceasefire declaration in Nov 1973; and arguments propounded within the US government administration concerning US recognition of the State of Israel in May 1947. 31pp