“Beirut was not sensible and never served a purpose. It was silly from the start. (Gen. Colin Powell) This quote sums up the time the United States spent in Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanon was not a dominant country at the time of the United States' arrival. The entire country was ruled by regional militias and was overrun by its public. America, France and Britain all arrived to help the Lebanese government regain control of their country. All these 3 world superpowers were there after the PLO withdrew from Lebanon, and these superpowers were known as an alliance called the Multinational Force in Lebanon (MNF). Lebanon was not a country of relief, but a country of stress and despair. This country needed help and was authorized by the United Nations and President Ronald Reagan for other countries to help those in need. “It was the deadliest day for the United States Marine Corps. from the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II,” many said, and many agreed. On October 23, 1983, the tragic and catastrophic bombing of the Marine barracks occurred, which shocked the UN and President R....