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Caroline Kennedy makes regal arrival for Japan post
Nearly 50 years after an assassin killed President John F. Kennedy, his daughter was triumphantly received as Americas ambassador to Japan in the country that made her dad a hero. Japan was receiving ambassador's in Hollywood? That's odd... Caroline Kennedy arrived at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Tuesday in an ornate, horse-drawn carriage befitting the Princess of Camelots role as American royalty One might say more like Marie Antonette - but that role is already taken... to present her credentials to Emperor Akihito. Meanwhile, back at home, images of her standing stoically at her fathers funeral were being replayed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death this week. Kennedy, 55, is the first female US envoy to Japan, Americas fourth-largest trading partner. Caroline Kennedy was appointed ambassador after helping President Obamas re-election campaign. Not for her Diplomatic skills or experience... but as a political payoff. And I don't think the Japanese missed that little factoid. Honored to present my credentials to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. What a memorable day! Kennedy tweeted later, sharing a photo of her alighting from the carriage at the palaces Pine Hall. It's all about ME! In a meeting with reporters, Kennedy described the ceremony as wonderful. I am honored to serve my country, she said. The appointment was a soft landing after her failed attempt to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Senate after Clinton became Obamas secretary of state. Despite critics who said Kennedy doesnt have the gravitas to follow in the footsteps of other former US ambassadors to Japan, including Walter Mondale and Tom Foley, she has said she is well aware of the responsibilities. This appointment has a special significance as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of my fathers presidency, she told a Senate committee in September before being confirmed for the post. It's all about ME! (oh.. and my daddy) I am conscious of my responsibility to uphold the ideals he represented a deep commitment to public service, a more just America and a more peaceful world. Kind of like the wolf performs a public service in culling the herd of sheep of its weak, ill, and tasty... Kennedy handed the emperor a letter from Obama with her credentials, along with a letter of resignation from her predecessor, John Roos, according to the Imperial Household Agency. What? No IPOD! This is an outrage! The emperor usually receives about 40 new ambassadors each year. Thousands of Japanese lined the streets of Tokyo to catch a glimpse of the new ambassador as she waved from the century-old carriage. It's all about ME! Japan is also home to the Navys 7th Fleet and 50,000 American troops. Posted by: CrazyFool 2013-11-20 |
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