Beirut Memorial - 40 Years

Beirut - They Came In Peace The story of the international peacekeeping mission 40 years ago in Beirut, Lebanon, the bombing of the US Marine barracks on October 23, 1983, and the effort to "never forget" by the Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune NC community. Told by local leaders, Marines and veterans, and including historic video of the Beirut Memorial at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, and the annual observance on October 23 for those "who Came in Peace." Production of the City of Jacksonville Media Services Media Services and MCIEast Communication Strategy & Operations, 2023