On the 15th , the 6th Fleet stood off the Lebanese coast while landing the Marines .
In July , President Camille Chamoun of Lebanon requested the aid of the United States in insuring the stability of his government , while Jordan made a similar request to Britain .
On the 15th , the 6th Fleet stood off the Lebanon coast while landing the Marines .
In July , President Camille Chamoun of Lebanon requested the aid of the United States in insuring the stability of his government , while Jordan made a similar request to Britain .