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King Hussein, personally, kept in touch with American personnel working on projects in Jordan. We were invited occasionally to social functions as well as official dedications. I didn't always attend if I could gracefully decline. Security guards checked everything, and we could wait for hours just for the King to arrive.
King Hussein piloted his own helicopter. In 1965 we completed the first section of the East Ghor Canal. The King arrives for the dedication, and is met by the project manager.
All the land east of the Jordan River was purchased by the Government. It was not possible to design an efficient water distribution system with the original ownership. The new farm units were then distributed to the original owners. The King is handing the deed to the first farmer to receive the newly irrigated farm.
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Metzger Memories
