1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
Middle East
1908- 1985
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.
August 8, 1949
A meeting of Communist Parties endorses future activities and plans to counter Turkish, Syrian, and other regional anti-communist plans.
August 3, 1949
The Russian Commission is showing interest in the Middle East, especially in Turkish-Syrian collaboration and American and British support for a Turkish fight against communism.
April 23, 1949
Reports of Soviet spying on Turkish and United States military activity in Iskenderun, Turkey.