U.S. Passports In France

U.S. Passports in France

This one, 'says it all', about what the basic philosophy of the U.S.
is all about, and how the U.S. is perceived around the world.

At a French airport... A group of American retired teachers
recently went to France on a tour. Robert Whiting, an elderly
gentleman of 83, was part of the tour group.

At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport
in his carry-on.

"You have been to France before, monsieur?" the customs officer
asked sarcastically.

Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.
"Then you should know enough to have your passport ready."

The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have
to show it."

"Impossible!" barked the officer "Americans always have to
show their passports on arrival in France ."

The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look.
Then he quietly explained. "Well, when I came ashore at
Omaha Beach on D-Day in '44 to help liberate this country,
I couldn't find any Frenchmen to show it to."

Author Unknown