Second Battalion Marines Lebanon - Cruise Book

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Istanbul Another infrequently visited port of call, Istanbul, provided the last liberty for 2nd Bn Marines -- as they stearnedthrough the Dardanelles and anchored in the Bos- phorus for a seven day stop, Sept. 6 - 13. Because of its fabulous past, and strategic present, Istanbul can rightfully be called one of the cruise highlights. mfg, as I R Above, the Sultan Ahmet mosque, resplendent with its six minarets. Also known as the Blue mosque, as it takes its name from its blue porcelain decor- ations, it is one of the strikingfeatures of the city. Below, the fort of Mohammed the Conqueror fthe Terrible Turk Jwhich is situated outside the city proper, and was built in 1452 by Mohammed the Second. 55 Y

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Izmir's annual International Fair was in full swing during the battalion's six liberty days in the' city -- and was well- attended by Marine liberty hounds. Situated in the luxurious setting of be autiful gardens c ar ef ul ly landscaped around delicate fountains and artificial lakes, the 460,000 square-yard exposition at Kulturpark con- tained exhibits from many for- eign countries. Russia's model of Sputnik drew considerable attention -- while the US closed- circuit TV station was our main attraction. .,-W Izmir Fair Attraction Entertains Marines A definite feature of the Izmir visit, was the appearance of German magician Dr. Konga -- who was borrowed for an afternoon's per- formance on the WALWORTH COUNTY from one of the featured night clubs of the Izmir Internation- al Fair. The two-hour appearance of Dr. Konga -- and his five German beauties -- was a highlight of the Izmir visit. '32,

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