The Presidents Of Lebanon Since Its Independence In 1943
As Lebanon marks its 77 years of Independence, we take a look at the presidents who served as the top executive power of the Lebanese Republic since 1943.
Emile Edde (1943)
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Emile Edde was the founder and the leader of the Lebanese National Bloc. He was assigned President by the High Commissioner after the act of the Lebanese legislature in abolishing the Mandate 11 November 11th, 1943.
The French removed Edde 10 days later under pressure from France's other allies in World War II.
Bechara Khoury (1943 - 1952)
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Bechara El-Khoury (1890–1964), born in Rechmaya, was the first post-independence president of Lebanon.
He founded the Constitutional Bloc and resigned from his position as president after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War that strained the economy and also due to corruption in his government that sparked protests.
Camille Chamoun (1952 - 1958)
Camille Chamoun
Camille Chamoun (1900–1987), born in Deir El-Qamar, replaced Bechara El-Khoury after his resignation. He founded the National Liberal Party after his retirement.
Fuad Chehab (1952) (1958 - 1964)
Fouad Chehab
Independent Fouad Chehab (1902–1973) was born in Ghazir. He organized the armed forces and became the first Commander of the Army in 1946.
He was the acting President after Khoury's resignation and until the election of Camille Chamoun. Widely trusted by the Muslims and supported by the Americans, Chehab was chosen as the consensus candidate to succeed Chamoun as president to restore peace to the country.
He served twice as president of Lebanon.
Charles Helou (1964 - 1970)
Charles Helou
Charles Helou (1913–2001), a Chehabist born in Beirut. He was chosen to succeed Fouad Chehab as President by the National Assembly in 1964. He left political life after his retirement.
Suleiman Frangieh (1970 - 1976)
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Suleiman Frangieh (1910–1992), a native of Zgharta of the Marada Mouvement, was elected by the National Assembly to the Presidency of the Republic on September 23rd, 1970, in what was a controversial election.
Elias Sarkis (1976 - 1982)
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Elias Sarkis (1924–1985), was a Chehabist born in Chebanieh. He was described as one who was in office but not in power.
Bachir Gemayel (1982)
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Bachir Gemayel (1947–1982) member of the Kataeb Party and founder of the Lebanese Forces during the civil war, was the son of Pierre Gemayel, one of the founding fathers of the Independence. He was assassinated on September 14th, 1982, before he could take office.
He was the youngest elected Lebanese president ever.