U.S. Officials on Algerian Premier: Not Surprised by Betrayal
Oct. 17, 1962 - U.S. officials said tonight they were unhappy but not too surprised by Algerian Premier Ben Bella’s action in coming out...
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- Oct 17, 2022
In Cuba, Algerian Premier Turns on U.S.
Oct. 17, 1962 - Premier Ahmed Ben Bella of Algeria (center) joined today with Premier Fidel Castro in demanding that the U.S. give up its...
- Oct 16, 2022
Algerian Premier Arrives in Cuba
Oct. 16, 1962 - Premier Ahmed Ben Bella of Algeria (center) arrived in Cuba today for a 24-hour state visit. Premier Fidel Castro used...
- Oct 15, 2022
Algerian Premier Welcomed to Washington
Oct. 15, 1962 - Premier Ahmed Ben Bella (pictured at microphone) of Algeria received today a Washington welcome on the White House lawn...
- Sep 15, 2022
Failed De Gaulle Assassin Hangs Self in Cell
Sept. 15, 1962 - A former French army officer, named as the organizer of the attempt to kill President Charles de Gaulle on Aug. 22,...
- Jul 5, 2022
OAS Leader Executed in France
July 5, 1962 - Roger Degueldre (pictured), 37-year-old commando leader of the Right-wing extremist Secret Army Organization (OAS), was...
- Jul 3, 2022
JFK Statement on Algerian Independence
July 3, 1962 - Here are President John F. Kennedy’s congratulatory remarks concerning the achievement of Algerian independence. #JFK...
- May 23, 2022
OAS Terrorists Launch Another Attack in Algiers
May 23, 1962 - European Secret Army Organization (OAS) terrorists killed a special security policeman and wounded four others today in a...
- May 21, 2022
Another Attempt To Assassinate De Gaulle Is Foiled
May 21, 1962 - A plot to assassinate President de Gaulle (pictured) of France was reported today to have been foiled by the police....
- Apr 21, 2022
Salan Indicted in Paris
Apr. 21, 1962 - Raoul Salan (pictured in 1958), captured in Algiers as the head of the Secret Army Organization (OAS), was indicted by...
- Apr 20, 2022
Raoul Salan, Commander of Secret Army Organization, Arrested in Algiers
Apr. 20, 1962 - Former General Raoul Salan (pictured), his wife and daughter, and an aide were arrested in Algiers today. Salan was flown...
- Apr 13, 2022
Edmond Jouhaud Condemned to Death in Paris
Apr. 13, 1962 - Edmond Jouhaud, second in command of the terrorist Secret Army Organization (OAS) in Algeria, was condemned to death...
- Apr 8, 2022
France Approves Peace Settlement with Algerian Rebels
Apr. 8, 1962 - The French people approved the peace settlement with the Algerian nationalist rebels by a heavy majority today. More than...
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