War

1958 Lebanon crisis

15 Jul 1958 – 25 Oct 1958 · 33.83° N, 35.77° E

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When
15 Jul 1958 – 25 Oct 1958
Kind
War
Coordinates
33.83° N, 35.77° E
Description
Lebanese political crisis accompanied by military intervention in Lebanon by the United States

1958 Lebanon crisis

Lebanese political crisis

The 1958 Lebanon crisis was a political crisis in Lebanon caused by political and religious tensions in the country that included an American military intervention, which lasted for around three months until President Camille Chamoun, who had requested the assistance, completed his term as president of Lebanon. American and Lebanese government forces occupied the Port of Beirut and Beirut International Airport.

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