
| Gamal Abdel Nasser is one of the greatest leaders in Egypt?s history. Life: His origin from Assiut Governorate, but he was born in Alexandria in 1918. Nasser lived and educated in Cairo and Alexandria. His Studies & Position - He graduated from the Military Academy in 1938 - After 10 years; in 1948 he joined the General Staff Academy where he was appointed as an instructor. - He appointed as a Prime Minister in 1954, addition to he signed the evacuation agreement of British forces from the Canal base in July 27, 1954. - In 1955 played important role in the Banding Conference which resulted into launching the nonalignment movement. - In 1956 he won the elections of presidency His Achievement - Conducting the enactment of the new constitution in 1956. - The most famous decision of nationalization the Suez Canal on July 26, 1956. - Inauguration of Egyptian People's Council on July 22, 1957. - Enactment of the Land Reform Law in order to eliminate feudalism - Construction of the High Dam in Aswan - Wide range of socialist resolutions issued in July 1961such as limitation of agricultural land ownership to a 100 feddan/family, nationalization of major institutions - Foundation of Liberation Organization, the National Union and the Socialist Union in 1953 |