LEBANESE TRADE FAIR ANNOUNCED
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman covers his heart during the U.S.national anthem before a press conference in Beirut on August 30, 2004. He announced the "Made in America 2004" Trade Fair to be held at the Exhibition Center at the Port of Beirut on September 1-3. Over 160 U.S. companies will be displaying their products and services in the second such event to be held in Lebanon. (UPI Photo/Mohammed Tawil)
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