Gallery 1 – Fouad Chehab Foundation

Gallery 1

Early years & Army Command

Easter 1962, visiting churches as per the religious tradition: A rare color photo of President Chehab.

Face portrait: Goodness and service.

A smile that unveils the deep human qualities of the man.

What does 'the book' say? (colorized from black & white)

With the Vice-President of the USA Lyndon Johnson, on a visit to Lebanon.

The qualities of a good listener.

Easter 1961, saluting Lebanese citizens.

Easter 1961, saluting Lebanese citizens (colorized from black & white)

Colorized from black & white

Easter 1961.

Easter 1961, saluting back Lebanese citizens.

Easter 1961, saluting back Lebanese citizens.

The presidential chair.

On an official occasion.

With Prime Minister Karame on Independence Day.

With Prime Minister Karame on Independence Day.

Independence Day, Nov 22, 1963, with PM Rachid Karameh and a white pigeon, symbol of peace and prosperity.

At the airport to receive an official state guest (colorized from black & white)

Attending the military parade.

Signing the book of protocol after the military parade.

With high-ranking Army officers.

February 1962: Surrounded by Army officers in Zouk.

With officers Emile Boustany and Youssef Chmayet at his residence in Jounieh.

Casting his vote during the 1964 parliamentary elections.

1964: Public demand for him to accept a second mandate.

With Elias Sarkis, his trusted man.

Rare photo with Elias Sarkis.

1964: "Enough!". He refused to accept a second mandate.

1964: Last days at the palace. With his Presidency team.

1964: Last days at the palace. With Elias Sarkis.

1964: Waving a toast to his successor President Charles Helou.

A smile and a salute.

A smile and a salute.

A painted portrait by an Italian artist.

Tribute to Lebanon's army martyrs (colorized from black & white)

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