President Gamal Nasser, 1956 – 1970
06/23/1956 AD elected
In January 1956, the new Constitution of Egypt was drafted, entailing the establishment of a single-party system under the National Union (NU), a movement Nasser described as the "cadre through which we will realize our revolution".
The NU was a reconfiguration of the Liberation Rally, which Nasser determined had failed in generating mass public participation. In the new movement, Nasser attempted to incorporate more citizens, approved by local-level party committees, in order to solidify popular backing for his government. The NU would select a nominee for the presidential election whose name would be provided for public approval.
Nasser's nomination for the post and the new constitution were put to public referendum on 23 June and each was approved by an overwhelming majority. A 350-member National Assembly was established, elections for which were held in July 1957. Nasser had ultimate approval over all the candidates
Subjects Who or What elected?
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Egypt Nation
Objects To Whom or What was elected?
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Gamal Abdel Nasser (جمال عبد الناصر حسين) Arab Socialist Uni...
Events in 1956 MORE
