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Eastern Europe
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Middle East
1908- 1985
Syria
November 26, 1956
The Baath Party gains strength in Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon in its objective to fight colonialism, preserve the current Syrian regime, oppose the Baghdad Pact, and achieve other goals.
1949
Britain supports Syrian opposition parties--Hizb al-Shaab and the Baath Party.
March 30, 1951
Communist organizations work to form "Peace Supporters" groups and conduct propaganda campaigns against American involvement in the region.