1958 Lebanon crisis (jul 15, 1958 – oct 25, 1958)
Description:
The 1958 Lebanon crisis was a Lebanese political crisis caused by political and religious tensions in the country that included a U.S. military intervention. The intervention lasted around three months until President Camille Chamoun, who had requested the assistance, completed his term as president of Lebanon. American and Lebanese government forces successfully occupied the port and international airport of Beirut. With the crisis over, the United States withdrew.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 15, 1958
oct 25, 1958
~ 3 months and 12 days