Bechara Khoury Resigns

Monday, 15 December 2008

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Written by Islamstory

16th of Zul Hejja, Year 1370 AH/ September 18th , 1951 AD:
Lebanese President Bechara Khalil Khoury resigns after nine years in rule. He was elected president in 1943 after he played a key role in reconciliations between the Lebanese sects and in the resistance which led to the independence and withdrawal of the French.

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