Description: Associated Press Photo and New Release from October 1958, taken in Beirut, Lebanon. Photo measures 9" x 7". News Release reads:- ARMORED CAR ROLLS BY BURNING TIRE. A Government car rolls by a burning tire on a street in Beirut, Lebanon, Oct. 14th. Christian Phalangists, who support ex-president Camille Chamoun, roll burning tires out of their houses to set tanks and vehicles afire. During the day, a coalition cabinet for Lebanon was agreed on, with acceptance by the Parliament expected Oct. 17th. It may end the five-month civil conflict in Lebanon. There are still 5.700 U.S. troops in Lebanon. The 1958 Lebanon crisis was a political crisis in Lebanon caused by political and religious tensions in the country that included a United States military intervention. The intervention 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 successfully occupied the Port of Beirut and Beirut International Airport. With the crisis over, the United States withdrew. Fast safe and reasonable shipping, with tracking.
Price: 15 USD
Location: Kingston, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: No
Size: 7" x 9"
Image Color: Black & White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Military
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1958
Theme: Military
Style: Photojournalism
Features: Press Photograph
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
