1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
Middle East
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1908- 1985
Lebanon
Syria
1882- 1951
1894- 1951
February 1, 1951
Three Turkish missions will visit Syria in February to study Syrian history, culture, and social development. As well, Turkey has asked the U.S. to send troops to protect Syria and Lebanon.
October 22, 1950
Syria and Lebanon sever relations, and a movement grows in Tripoli against separation from Syria.
February 1, 1950
Movement toward a Syrian-Iraqi union surge, including convening a secret conference in Baghdad and other private meetings.
1949
Britain supports Syrian opposition parties--Hizb al-Shaab and the Baath Party.
February 1, 1949
While, after 1945, Syria greatly favored the British Government, recent events in Palestine and Arab countries have changed Syria's outlook, and France decides to change its policy toward Syria and Lebanon.
August 21, 1948
Account of recent findings, including Syrian opposition activities, the discovery of Jehovah's Witnesses, and an attempted rebellion in Jordan.
September 1957
An American visit to plan a fight against communism in Jordan has dangerous ramifications, including increased tension between Arab states.
January 4, 1957
During a visit to Jordan, Chehab learns of Arab military developments, including the activity of Syrian, Egyptian, and Palestinian soldiers, as well as King Hussein's policies regarding al-Nabulsi and King Saud.
April 21, 1956
Jordanian leaders visit Damascus, yielding stronger ties that Jordan hopes will be useful in a future clash with the Israelis.
March 11, 1956
King Hussein's dismissal of Glubb may strengthen prospects for the Jordanian Army, and Chehab lists reasons for Glubb's expulsion.
