help finding a pic of Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke

[Muhammad bin Harti]

Hi, im trying to find a DECENT size pic of Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke (our second, and probably to this day BEST president of somalia) with JFK.

thanks in advance.

[FAH1223]

When he was the Prime Minister, circa 1961

[Haddad]

[Haddad]

November 27, 1962

I KNOW that I express the sentiment of all of you in saying how pleased we are in having the Prime Minister here, his Foreign Minister, the Minister of Works, the members of the Central Bank, and others who bear responsibility in his country. We are also glad to have his Ambassador here, who has represented his country with great distinction and who speaks for his country and also has been a source of understanding between Somalia and the United States.

Many years ago, Sir Richard Burton, the great explorer, described the people of Somalia as the Irish of Africa. He was speaking of their extraordinary beauty of person, vigor, intelligence, and general uniqueness among the surrounding people. We understand that, Prime Minister, and this has increased the warmth of our welcome to you.

The problems which the Prime Minister faces, of course, are staggering. I think we are so close to what is happening that we really should take some perspective to understand what an extraordinary period we live in. We are so impressed by our own revolution, our Constitution, and the success which we feel we've made of it that we really do not recognize what an extraordinary decade we have lived through, where country after country, numbering in the dozens now, have suddenly become free following the end of World War II; have become members of the United Nations; have written, as the Republic of Somalia has done, their own Constitution providing for separation of powers; are building a new government, facing staggering problems, as his country does.

We were very fortunate in the generosity of nature here. But in his country, lacking water, lacking a good many means for sustaining their population, the Prime Minister is building his country, maintaining its freedoms, its sovereignty, and attempting to make it possible for his people to enjoy a more fruitful life. This is an extraordinary adventure for any nation.

We are particularly pleased to have one of the architects of this adventure, the Prime Minister, who played such an important part in its fight for independence, in the development of the constitution, in the maintenance of freedom, and now in the efforts to produce a more fruitful existence for his citizens.

So we're delighted to have you here, Prime Minister. I think you realize that Africa is a new continent for us. In 1957 the United States bad as many people at our embassy at Bonn as we had in all of Africa. Now, suddenly, Africa has become one of the keystones of the whole world struggle for freedom. It has become a dominant force in the United Nations. It holds great powers for good in the world, and it is looking to the United States, quite properly I hope, for recognition of the serious effort it is making to build life for its people.

So, Prime Minister, we want you to realize how important your visit is. We will learn a good deal from it. I hope you come to understand that the United States, though far away, shares your very strong aspirations.

I hope you will toast with me to the very good health of the people of the Republic of Somalia, the Prime Minister, and the members of his government, and to the health of the President of Somalia.

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=9029

[FAH1223]

November 27, 1962

same day pops was born

[Haddad]

I hope you will toast with me to the very good health of the people of the Republic of Somalia, the Prime Minister, and the members of his government, and to the health of the President of Somalia.

Did the late president (AUN) toast with Kennedy?

[Grant]

The Peace Corps presence in Somalia began in 1962. We were asked to leave in 1969 and the last regular Volunteer left in 1970.

Mormons and other American religious groups also do not drink alcohol. It is perfectly acceptable to toast with water or grape juice.

[Haddad]

Toasts by Government Officials

The protocol of formal dinners requires an exchange of toasts. The exchange is quite formulaic. Each hosting dignitary or Head of State graciously thanks the other and pledges continued cooperation and friendship. The visiting dignitary responds with a mutually complimentary toast to complete the exchange.



Champagne is a favorite beverage for toasting, but any wine is appropriate. You would not offer a toast with a mixed drink or after dinner liqueur. A toast is rendered to the guest of honor by the departmental officials who host the dinner or luncheon. The toast usually begins with a welcome to the guest of honor. If the visitor is accompanied by his/her spouse, you may refer to the spouse in the toast.

http://www.fruitfromwashington.com/Reci ... sts_st.htm

[Grant]

Scroll down to Alcohol and Religion at this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholic_ ... d_religion

Ezra Taft Benson, who was a Mormon, a member of the Council of the Twelve, and Secretary of Agriculture under at least two Presidents, always drank water.

[Haddad]

[Cilmiile]

Moderate Muslim politicians used to toast with water. Now statesmen from Iran demand that no alcohol or pork be served at any function that they attend. Different world these days.