VietNamNet Bridge – At 3.55pm on May 24, Air Force One carrying US President Barack Obama landed at Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City. Along the road from the airport to the city center thousands of people stood with flags, banners and cameras to await President Obama.
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At noon, specialized cars went to the airport to pick up President Obama at the airport.
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In the area around the airport, many people stood on roofs to witness the moment when President Obama stepped down from Air Force One to begin his visit to HCM City.
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People spill into the street each time more and more; mobile forces and Police constantly ensure security and order.
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Many people held the Vietnam and US flags.
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To ensure absolute safety for the visit of the US president in HCM City, in the past several days security has been tightening on HCM City streets.
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Hundreds of HCM City police officers were mobilized to ensure traffic management, security and order.
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American secret agents and Vietnamese policemen combined to ensure security at the places where President Obama would visit.
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Dogs checked Mai Thi Luu Street before President Obama came.
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At 4pm, the two "Beasts" appeared at the airport gate.
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The US President’s cars on Truong Son Street. On the two roadsides thousands of people waved their hands to greet President Obama.
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Over 20 specialized cars in the entourage.
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The cars passed Vinh Nghiem Pagoda on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street.
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Saigonese stood along the road to welcome the US President.
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The cars moved to the first place in President Obama’s journey in HCM City: Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda (also known as Phuoc Hai) on Mai Thi Luu Street, District 1.
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Saigon people took photos of the two Cadillac One cars dubbed "The Beast" on the streets.
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The president and his entourage were welcomed very warmly.
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President Obama arrives at the Jade Emperor Pagoda at No.73 Mai Thi Luu Street.
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Saigonese warmly welcome the arrival of the US President.
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Obama’s entourage waved at the people along the road.
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Hundreds of people waited in front of the Intercontinental Asiana Hotel to see the US President on May 24 evening.
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Le Ha