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Taj trip included in Barack Obama's itinerary

US President Barack Obama's trip to India next month is set to be the biggest ever by any US president in terms of the protocol and logistics.

India Today | Published: 10/30/2010 10:08

Headlines Today accessed the details of elaborate arrangements that will be in place to guard Obama. He will be accompanied by US first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha.
 
Earlier, Obama's daughters Sasha and Malia were not to be part of the trip. But sources revealed that Michelle's opinion prevailed and now the girls would accompany the first American couple to India.
 
The US president will make a historic trip to the Taj Mahal along with his family. His visit is historic in terms of logistics which is the largest ever for a visiting US president.
 
The presidential entourage will have 40 aircraft, including the Air Force One that will ferry the president. There will be six armoured cars, including four Barack Mobiles and a Cadillac.

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