1893-1976
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(372) documents
1908- 1985
Middle East
1882- 1951
Syria
1956
Account of Hizb al-Tahrir's growing presence in Jordan and al-Nabahani's confiscation by Lebanese authorities.
1954
Economic rivalry between Britain and the US over Jordan intensifies through economic means and the press, with the outcome unknown.
August 21, 1948
Account of recent findings, including Syrian opposition activities, the discovery of Jehovah's Witnesses, and an attempted rebellion in Jordan.
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.
August 1, 1951
Information on those accused of King Abdullah's assassination in Jerusalem
July 22, 1951
Information on King Abdullah’s assassination, including public opinion, statements by communist parliamentarians, and former British soldiers