OLD PHOTOS OF

LEBANESE INDEPENDENCE

1920

The State of Greater Lebanon was proclaimed on September 1, 1920 from the top of the steps of the Palais des Pins (Pine Residence) in Beirut by High Commissioner General Henri Joseph Eugene Gouraud, representing the French Mandate Authority on Syria. This ceremony occurred in the presence of the Maronite Patriarch, Elias Hoayek, the Mufti and the city’s governor, Najib bey Abussuan.

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The Way We Were - "Proclamation du Grand Liban, le 1er Septembre 1920" - The State of Greater Lebanon was proclaimed on September 1, 1920 from the top of the steps of the Residence des Pins in Beirut by General Henri Joseph Eugene Gouraud, representing the French Mandate Authority on Syria . This ceremony occurred in the presence of the Maronite Patriarch, Elias Hoayek on his right and the Mufti on his left. The city's governor, Najib bey Abussuan made a speech ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٢٠الاول من أيلول ولاية لبنان الكبير الائستقلالية بعهد الجنرال هنري غورو والبترك المارني الياس الحويك

كيفا كنا - ١٩٢٠عيد أستقلال لبنان الكبير ألأول من أيلول في شوارع لبنان

The Way We Were - 1920 - "Fete de l'Independence du Grand Liban" - Independence celebration in the streets of Beirut ...

The Way We Were - 1920 - The State of Greater Lebanon was proclaimed on September 1, 1920 from the top of the steps of the Residence des Pins in Beirut by General Henri Joseph Eugene Gouraud, representing the French Mandate Authority on Syria . This ceremony occurred in the presence of the Maronite Patriarch, Elias Hoayek on his right and the Mufti on his left. The city's governor, Najib bey Abussuan made a speech ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٢٠عيد أستقلال لبنان الكبير ألأول من أيلول بحضور الجنرال الفرنسي هنري غورو والبطرك الياس الحويك على اليمين والمفتي على اليسار ونجيب بيك يلقي خطاب

The Way We Were - 1920 - "Beyrouth - Fete de l'Independence du Grand Liban et vue du vieux serail et de la bourse" - photo by Librairie Stamboul L. Ferid - Celebration of the Independence of Lebanon and view of old Parliament House and Stock Exchange ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٢٠عيد أستقلال لبنان الكبير ألأول من أيلول

The Way We Were - 1920 - "Proclamation du Grand Liban, le 1er September 1920" -The State of Greater Lebanon was proclaimed on September 1, 1920 from the top of the steps of the Residence des Pins in Beirut by General Henri Joseph Eugene Gouraud, representing the French Mandate Authority on Syria . This ceremony occurred in the presence of the Maronite Patriarch, Elias Hoayek on his right and the Mufti on his left. The city's governor, Najib bey Abussuan, made a speech ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٢٠عيد أستقلال لبنان الكبير ألأول من ايلول بحضور الجنرال هنري والبطرك الماروني الياس الحويك والمفتي ونجيب بيك

1941

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The Way We Were - June, 1941 - Jezzine, Lebanon - the Hotel Egypt after enemy bombing. It was the headquarters for the 25th brigade 2nd AIF (Australian Infantry Forces) and many Australians were killed in the raid ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١حزيران جزين لبنان اتيل مصر ويظهر خراب المدفعيه للقاعدة ال٢٥ الأستراليه الثانيه ٢وألعديد من الجيش قد قتل

The Way We Were - 10 June, 1941 - Jezzine, Lebanon - the Commander in Chief Middle East, General Sir Claude Auchinleck with Australian Infantry Forces (AIF) officers inspecting country west of Jezzine, looking towards Beiteddine ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ١٠حزيران جز ين لبنان الجنرال كلود أشنلوك مع المسئلين الاأسترالين يتافحسون بيت الدين في المنظار

The Way We Were - June, 1941 - Australian soldiers took possession of this ancient castle built by the crusaders on a hill overlooking Saida (Sidon). It was captured by the Australians during the advance into Lebanon ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ الجيش الاسترالي يأخر الاستحكامات اللازمة في قلعة بنية ايام الصليبيين على تلة مطلة على صيدا قد استحلوها في لبنان

The Way We Were - June, 1941 - Australian troops among the ruins of the old Crusader Castle in Saida (Sidon), Lebanon ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ الجيش الاسترالي في حوزته قصر يعود الى العصر الصليبي في صيدا لبنان

The Way We Were - June, 1941 - the Australian Infantry Forces were deeply impressed by the beauty of Lebanon, which they captured from the forces of Vichy ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ حزيران الجيش الأسترالي كان متفاعل جدأ بجمال لبنان بعد أحتلالهم من القوات الفيشي

The Way We Were - June 12, 1941 -Members of ‘C’ company 2:33rd Battalion, loading one of their donkeys with rations and ammunition to be transported up the mountains to the rest of the company ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ١٢ من حزيران أعضأ الجيش يحملون حمارهم في أمتعتهم الحر بيه استعدادأ للأنتقال

The Way We Were - July 1941 - Two Australian soldiers standing next to their military vehicle No. 52, displaying the Australian division kookaburra, parked under destroyed and tangled telephone lines on the outskirts of Damour ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أثنين من الجيش الأسترالي يقفون الى جانب سيارتهم رقم ٥٢ الكوكاباره الواقفة الى عامود التليفون في القرب من الدامور

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Damour, Lebanon - the Damour bridge, destroyed by Vichy French forces during the campaign ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهر تموز الدامور لبنان الجسر اللزي ضمرته القوات الفيشي الفرنسيه خلال الحرب

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - three of the Australians who took Damour - L-R: driver C. Anderson, gunner G.A.T. Finlay and driver G. Allman ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهر تموز الدامور لبنان ثلاثة من الاستراليين اللزين أحتلوا ألدامور ل ر السائق أندرسن المدفعجي ج أ ت فنلي و ج ألمن

The Way We Were - 5-9 July, 1941 - Three of the victors of Damour which was captured by Australian troops after bitter fighting. L-R: Private G. Watts, Private J. Cooper and Sgt T. McVeigh, 16th Battalion ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهر تموز الدامور لبنان ثلاثة من الاستراليين اللزين أحتلوا الدمور في٥ ٩ حزيران ١٩٤١ الفرقة ١٦

The Way We Were - 7 July, 1941 - near Khalde, Lebanon - a view of the forward positions held by the 2:5th Australian Infantry Battalion, a few miles from Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهر تموزالسابغ منه قرب خلده لبنان منزر قريب جداً من بيروت يحتله الجيش الأسترالي

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Tyre & Saida, Lebanon - The local population of these towns turned out in force and with enthusiasm to greet the Australian troops who had driven the Vichy French forces out of these areas ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهرتموز صيدا وصور يرحبون في الجيش الأسترالي

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - The Australian attack on the wireless mast at Khalde. Two AIF bren gun carriers can be seen against the wall, on which the shells are bursting ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهرتموز الجيش الأسترالي يتقدم في خلدي في الرغم من المدفعية

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Tyre, Lebanon - Residents of Tyre, Saida and the surrounding areas arrive in force to witness the landing of General Maitland Wilson and his guard of Australian infantrymen, for the official handing over of the town ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهرتموز الجيش الأسترالي في صيدا وصور بقيادة الجنيرال ميتلند ولسن

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - HMAS Perth in action off the coastline while supporting the Australian Infantry Forces during the battle of Damour ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ شهرتموز الجيش الأسترالي في الدمور لبنان بمساعدة البحرية

The Way We Were - 20 July, 1941 - Beirut, Lebanon - Australians inspect coastal defence guns used against them during the final assault on Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ٢٠ حزيران بيروت لبنان الأستراليين يتفحصون الشاطئ اللبناني في بيروت

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Armistice ceremony - Australian troops entering the city of Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الدخول الى بيروت

The Way We Were - July 1941 - The triumphal entry of the Australians into the streets of Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الدخول الى بيروت

The Way We Were - July 1941 - The triumphal entry of the Australians into the streets of Beirut - Australians passing through the streets ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الدخول الى شوارع بيروت

The Way We Were - July 1941 - Australians army men celebrate in the crowded streets of Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الدخول الى شوارع بيروت

The Way We Were - July 1941 - Australian soldiers celebrate victory in the crowded streets of Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الأنتصار في شوارع بيروت المزدحمة

The Way We Were - July 1941 - Australian soldiers marched into Beirut. Cheering crowds packed the streets and crowded every vantage point. An Australian despatch rider obliges with his autograph ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الأنتصار في شوارع بيروت المزدحمة

The Way We Were - July, 1941 -Australian soldiers celebrate victory in the crowded streets of Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الأنتصار في شوارع بيروت المزدحمة

The Way We Were - August, 1941 - Crowds gathered in one of the main squares of the city to welcome the Australian troops into Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الأنتصار في شوارع بيروت المزدحمه للترحيب بهم

The Way We Were - August, 1941 - Crowds gathered in one of the main squares of the city to welcome the Australian troops into Beirut. This image shows troops making their way through the city ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ احتفال الجيش الأسترالي في الأنتصار في الساحة العامة في بيروت والناس ترحب فيهم

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Australian bren gun carriers and staff cars enter Beirut for the Armistice ceremony after the ending of hostilities. The AIF received a warm welcome from the crowds ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ المدفعيه الأستراليه تدخل بيروت في أحر ترحيب

The Way We Were - August, 1941 - Crowds gathered in one of the main squares of the city to welcome the Australian troops into Beirut. This image shows bren carriers making their way through the crowded streets ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ المدفعيه الأستراليه تدخل بيروت في أحر ترحيب

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Crowds in the streets of the Beirut greet the Australian troops ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ الجمهور يرحب في الأستراليين في شوارع بيروت

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Crowds in the streets of the Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ الجمهور في شوارع بيروت

The Way We Were - July 1941 - Australian soldiers celebrate victory in the crowded streets of Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ الجيش الأسترالي يحتفل في الأنتصار في شوارع بيروت

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Crowds in the streets of the Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ الجمهور في شوارع بير وت

The Way We Were - 15 July, 1941 - Beirut, Lebanon - townspeople welcome Australian Infantry Forces bandsmen during the allied entry into the city ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ١٥ تموز اللبنانين يحتفلون ويرحبون في الجش الأسترالي

The Way We Were - 16 July, 1941 -Beirut, Lebanon - Band of 1st Corps Guard Battalion performing during the ceremonial entry of the 216th Australian infantry battalion into the city ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ١٦ تموز عزف المسيقه أحتفالأ في دخول الفرقة ٢١٦ الأستراليه الى مدينة بيروت

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Crowds in the streets of the Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ تموز الشعب يحتفل في شوارع بيروت

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Crowds in the streets of the Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ تموز الأزدحام في شوار ع بيروت

The Way We Were - 15 July, 1941 - Beirut, Lebanon. An Australian despatch rider making friends with the crowd when troops of the 7th division took part in a procession through the streets of the city ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ تموز ١٥ بيروت لبنان يصادقون استرالين على دراجته النارية

The Way We Were - July, 1941 - Australian soldiers celebrating victory among the crowds in the streets of Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ تموز الجيش الأسترالي يحتفل في الأنتصار مع الجمهور في شوارع بيروت

The Way We Were - 20 July, 1941 - Beirut, Lebanon - Australians inspect coastal defence guns used against them during the final assault on Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ٢٠ من تموز بير وت لبنان الأستر اليين يتفحصون البحرية في أخر مناوراتهم في بيروت

The Way We Were - 29 August, 1941 - This building was used by the Vichy forces as a store. The banner reads "Un seul chef = Petain". (One leader only = Petain) ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ٢٩ اب هزا المبنه كان يستعمل كمخزن

The Way We Were - August, 1941 - Dog River (Nahr el Kelb) - men of the Australian Infantry Forces view another of the famous tablets ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١نهر الكلب الأستراليين في الاماكن المشهورة

The Way We Were - September, 1941 - Australian Infantry peacekeeping forces at the Cedars of Lebanon Hotel. L-R: Corporal J. Garvin, Private P. Smith and Private Pugh ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ايلول الأستر اليين للسلام في الأرز

The Way We Were - September, 1941 - The 227th Battalion of the Australian Infantry Forces marching towards the village of Hammana en route to their camp in the barracks just outside the village ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ايلول الأستر اليين القسم٢٢٧ بتالين من الجيش يدخل قرية حمانه الى مخيمهن

The Way We Were - September, 1941 - General Allen, general officer commanding 7th division, with Lieutenant Colonel M. Moten, co 227th battalion ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ ايلول الجنرال الن قائد الفيلق السابع ٧مع الكولينيل موتن ٢٢٧ باتلين

The Way We Were - March 1941 - The Salvation Army car attracts a crowd of visitors at Saida, during the advance of troops into Syria - "Thank God for the Salvos" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أذار سيارة خادمي الجيش تلفة أنتباه الزوار في صيدا

The Way We Were - 1941 - The historic ceremony in Beirut, announcing the independence of the Lebanese Republic ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ الأحتفال التاريخي في بيروت يعلن عن الأستقلال

1943

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The Way We Were - November, 1943 - After the French authorities in Lebanon arrested President Bechara el Khoury and his cabinet members on 11-12 November, and imprisoned them in the citadel in Rachaya, women and men took to the streets in demonstrations ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - After the French authorities in Lebanon arrested President Bechara el Khoury and his cabinet members, on 11-12 November, and imprisoned them in the citadel in Rachaya, women and men took to the streets in demonstrations ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - After the French authorities in Lebanon arrested President Bechara el Khoury and his cabinet members,on 11-12 November, and imprisoned them in the citadel in Rachaya, women and men took to the streets in demonstrations

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - demonstration at the Bourj (Martyr's Square) in Beirut ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - demonstration at the Port of Beirut ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - demonstration at the Bourj (Martyr's Square) in Beirut ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - Lebanese citizens gathered outside the home of the Halabi family in Bchamoun, Mount Lebanon, in protest against the arrest of Bechara el Khoury and his cabinet ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - After the arrest of Bechara el Khoury and his cabinet members by the French authorities, the British Minister of State, Mr R.G. Casey, arrives in Beirut for consultations with Sir Edward Spears, the British Minister in Lebanon ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - The British Minister in Lebanon, Sir Edward Spears arrives with his wife, amidst protests in the streets between Lebanese citizens and French troops ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - The British Minister in Lebanon, Sir Edward Spears, arrives for peace talks, amidst protests in the streets between Lebanese citizens and French troops ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - The British Minister in Lebanon, Sir Edward Spears, arrives for peace talks, amidst protests in the streets between Lebanese citizens and French troops. Just hours before, French troops clashed with he crowds, causing several casualties. French General Catroux described the incident as a "painful misunderstanding". ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - the Rachaya Citadel, where Bechara el Khoury and his cabinet members were held captive by French forces. They were released 22 November, due to the mass public demonstrations and threat of military action by Sir Edward Spears ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - Emir Majid Arslan ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - In a photo which has now become synonymous with the independence of Lebanon, Emir Majid Arslan kisses the flag ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - the first Lebanese government of Bechara el Khoury ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - Bechara el Khoury and Riad el Solh ...

The Way We Were - November, 1943 - In his first official duty as President of the Lebanese Republic, Bechara el Khoury attends the official opening of the Chekka Bypass railway line - built in record time of 100 days ...

Raising the lebanese flag in ein al soha – falougha – september 1943 lebanese officers of the special forces belonging to the French ...

Lebanese independence 1943 mir majid

1946

Au revoir – December 31, 1946 – French troops withdrew completely from Lebanon, with the signing of the Franco-Lebanese Treaty.

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The Way We Were - 1946 - President Bechara el-Khoury saluting the Lebanese flag during the first Lebanese Military Parade at Beirut's Martyrs' Square, after the withdrawal of the last French troops from Lebanon ...

The Way We Were - 1946 - Nahr el Kelb

Lebanese Independence Postage Stamps

1942

Issued in 1942 to commemorate the Proclamation of Independence in Lebanon – 26 November 1941. Featuring Emir Bechir Chehab, and the Lebanese mountains (airmail).

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The Way We Were - 1941 - 0p-50 stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November 1941, featuring Emir Bechir Chehab ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أعلان الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني طابع بريد يمثل الأمير بشير شهاب

The Way We Were - 1941 - 1p-50 stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November 1941, featuring Emir Bechir Chehab ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أعلان الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني طابع بريد يمثل الأمير بشير شهاب بقيمة قرش ونصف

The Way We Were - 1941 - 6p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November 1941, featuring Emir Bechir Chehab ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أعلان الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني طابع بريد بثمن ستة قروش صورة الأمير بشير ألشهابي

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أعلان الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني طابع بريد بثمن ١٥ قرش صورة الأمير بشير ألشهابي

The Way We Were - 1941 - 15p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November 1941, featuring Emir Bechir Chehab ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أعلان الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ١٠ ق البريد الجوي

The Way We Were - 1941 - 10p airmail stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November 1941, featuring an airplane over the Lebanese mountains ...

The Way We Were - 1941 - 50p airmail stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November 1941, featuring an airplane over the Lebanese mountains ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤١ أعلان الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٥٠ ق البريد الجوي

1943

Featuring Government House & Parliament House. Airmail stamps feature Citadelle of Rachaya, Bchamoun & Beirut.

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كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٢٥ ق البريد صورة البرلمان اللبناني

The Way We Were - 1943 - 25p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring Parliament House "Palais du Parlement" ...

The Way We Were - 1943 - 50p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring Government House "Palais du Gouvernment" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٥٠ ق البريد صورة القصر الجمهوري

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ١٥٠ ق البريد صورة البرلمان اللبناني

The Way We Were - 1943 - 150p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring Parliament House "Palais du Parlement" ...

The Way We Were - 1943 - 200p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring Government House "Palais du Gouvernment" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٢٠٠ ق البريد صورة القصر الجمهوري

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٢٥ ق طائرة فوق بشامون واللعلم البناني من بعيد

The Way We Were - 1943 - 25p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring an airplane over Bchamoun and Lebanese flag in the distance ...

The Way We Were - 1943 - 50p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring an airplane over Bchamoun and Lebanese flag in the distance ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٥٠ ق طائرة فوق بشامون واللعلم البناني من بعيد

The Way We Were - 1943 - 100p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring an airplane over Citadelle de Rachaya ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ١٠٠ ق طائرة فوق قلعة راشيا

The Way We Were - 1943 - 200p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring an airplane over Citadelle de Rachaya ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٢٠٠ ق طائرة فوق قلعة راشيا

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٣٠٠ ق طائرة فوق مدينة بيروت

The Way We Were - 1943 - 300p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Independence 26 November, featuring an airplane over Beirut ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٤٣ زكرى الأستقلال في ٢٦ تشرين ألثاني الجمهور ية اللبنانية ٥٠٠ ق طائرة فوق مدينة بيروت

1947

Issued in 1947 to commemorate the final evacuation of foreign troops from Lebanon in the previous year. Featuring the first president of the official independence, Bechara el Khoury, and the commemorative stone at Nahr el Kelb (Dog River).

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The Way We Were - 1947 - 25p stamp commemorating the anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - featuring the monument at Nahr el Kelb and the first president of the Lebanese republic, Bechara el Khoury ...

The Way We Were - 1947 - 50p stamp commemorating the anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - featuring the monument at Nahr el Kelb and the first president of the Lebanese republic, Bechara el Khoury ...

The Way We Were - 1947 - 75p stamp commemorating the anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - featuring the monument at Nahr el Kelb and the first president of the Lebanese republic, Bechara el Khoury ...

The Way We Were - 1947 - 150p stamp commemorating the anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - featuring the monument at Nahr el Kelb and the first president of the Lebanese republic, Bechara el Khoury ...

1959

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كيفا كنا - ١٩٥٩ لبنان زكر ى الأستقلال ٤٠ ق بريد جوي زكرى الأستقلال ١٩٤٣-١٩٥٩

The Way We Were - 1959 - 40p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 1943-1959 ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٥٩ لبنان زكر ى الأستقلال ٦٠ ق بريد جوي زكرى الأستقلال ١٩٤٣-١٩٥٩

The Way We Were - 1959 - 60p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 1943-1959 ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٥٩ الجمهورية اللبنانية وز ارة البريد والبرق والهاتف زكرى الأستقلال ١٩٤٣-١٩٥٩ بر يد جوي٤٠ ق-بريد جوي ٦٠ ق

The Way We Were - 1959 - souvenir stamp sheet commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 1943-1959 ...

The Way We Were - 22 November 1959 - first day cover stamps commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 1943-1959 ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٥٩ الجمهورية اللبنانية وز ارة البريد والبرق الهاتف ظرف أول يوم زكرى الأستقلال ١٩٤٣-١٩٥٩ بر يد جوي٤٠ ق-بريد جوي ٦٠ ق

The Way We Were - November 1959 - first day cover stamps commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 1943-1959 ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٥٩ الجمهورية اللبنانية يوم الأسقلال ٢٢ تشرين الثاني بيروت البريد المركزي ٢٤-١١-٥٣

The Way We Were - 22 November 1959 - first day cover stamps commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 1943-1959 ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٥٩ الجمهورية اللبنانية يوم الأسقلال ٢٢ تشرين الثاني بيروت البريد المركزي ٢٢-١١-٥٩

1961

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The Way We Were - 1961 - 10p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 'Anniversaire de l'Independence et de l'Evacuation" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦١ الجمهورية اللبنانية زكرى الجلأ ١٠-ق

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦١ الجمهورية اللبنانية زكرى الجلأ ١٥-ق بريد -جندي لبناني

The Way We Were - 1961 - 15p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 'Anniversaire de l'Independence et de l'Evacuation" - featuring a Lebanese soldier ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦١ الجمهورية اللبنانية زكرى الجلأ ٢٥-ق بريد جوي الأرزي اللبنانية

The Way We Were - 1961 - 25p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 'Anniversaire de l'Independence et de l'Evacuation" - featuring the Lebanese cedar emblem ...

The Way We Were - 1961 - 10p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 'Anniversaire de l'Independence et de l'Evacuation" - featuring Emir Bechir Chehab and Emir Fakhreddine ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦١ الجمهورية اللبنانية زكرى الأستقلال والجلأ ٥٠-ق بريد جوي الأمير بشير شهاب والأمير فخر الدين

The Way We Were - 1961 - 10p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence 'Anniversaire de l'Independence et de l'Evacuation" - stamps first day cover ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦١ الجمهورية اللبنانية زكرى الأستقلال والجلأ صور ة الجندي البناني الأرزي و الأمير بشير شهاب والأمير فخر الدين

1962

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The Way We Were - 1962 - 25p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"19th Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring sword breaking the chain ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٢-٢٥ ق-بريد جوي الز كرى التاسعة عشرة للأستقلال السيف يقطع القيد الحديدي أحتفال ١٩-عام

The Way We Were - 1962 - 25p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"19th Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring sword breaking the chain ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٢-٢٥ ق-بريد جوي الز كرى التاسعة عشرة للأستقلال السيف يقطع القيد الحديدي أحتفال ١٩-عام

The Way We Were - 1962 - 25p stamp commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"19th Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring sword breaking the chain ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٢-٢٥ ق-بريد جوي الز كرى التاسعة عشرة للأستقلال السيف يقطع القيد الحديدي أحتفال ١٩-عام

The Way We Were - 1962 - first day cover stamps commemorating the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"19th Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring sword breaking the chain ...

1963

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The Way We Were - 1963 - 5p stamp commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring the Lebanese flag and sunrise over the Sannine mountains ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٣-٥ ق-بريد جوي الز كرى العشرون للأستقلال العلم اللبناني وشروق الشمس من على جبل صننين

The Way We Were - 1963 - 10p stamp commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring the Lebanese flag and sunrise over the Sannine mountains ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٣-١٠ ق-بريد جوي الز كرى العشرون للأستقلال العلم اللبناني وشروق الشمس من على جبل صننين

The Way We Were - 1963 - 25p stamp commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring the Lebanese flag and sunrise over the Sannine mountains ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٣-٢٥ ق-بريد جوي الز كرى العشرون للأستقلال العلم اللبناني وشروق الشمس من على جبل صننين

The Way We Were - 1963 - 40p stamp commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independence" - featuring the Lebanese flag and sunrise over the Sannine mountains ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٣-٤٠ ق-بريد جوي الز كرى العشرون للأستقلال العلم اللبناني وشروق الشمس من على جبل صننين

The Way We Were - 1963 - stamps first day cover commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independence" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٣-طوابع بريدلزكرة العشرون للأستقلال العلم اللبناني وشروق الشمس من على جبل صننين

1964

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The Way We Were - 1964 - 40p stamp commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٤-٤٠-ق-بريد جوي ز كرى الحادية والعشرون للأستقلال ١٩٤٦

The Way We Were - 1964 - 40p stamp commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٤-٧٠-ق-بريد جوي ز كرى الحادية والعشرون للأستقلال ١٩٤٦

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٤-٥-ق-بريد جوي ز كرى الحادية والعشرون للأستقلال ١٩٤٦

The Way We Were - 1964 - 40p stamp commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٤-٤٠-ق-بريد جوي ز كرى الحادية والعشرون للأستقلال ١٩٤٦

The Way We Were - 1964 - stamps first day cover - 22nd anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

كيفا كنا - ١٩٦٤-٤٠-ق-بريد جوي ز كرى الحادية والعشرون للأستقلال ١٩٤٦

1993

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The Way We Were - 1993 - 25p stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence ...

The Way We Were - 1993 - 200LL stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence ...

The Way We Were - 1993 - 300LL stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - featuring th fortress at Saida ...

The Way We Were - 1993 - 500LL stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence ...

The Way We Were - 1993 - 25p stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence ...

The Way We Were - 1993 - 25p stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - featuring an aerial view of Beirut ...

The Way We Were - 1993 - 25p stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence ...

2003

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The Way We Were - 2003 - 1750LL stamp commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

The Way We Were - 2003 - 1250LL stamp commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

The Way We Were - 2003 - 1750LL stamp commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

The Way We Were - 2003 - stamps commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

The Way We Were - 2003 - stamps first day cover commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence -"Anniversaire de l'Independance" ...

FOREIGN STAMPS

Uruguay paid tribute to Lebanon’s independence in 1968 (25 years), 1993 (50 years) and 2003 (60 years).

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The Way We Were - 1943-1968 - Uruguay commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - postal sheet featuring Baalbek ...

The Way We Were - 1993 - Uruguay commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence - "Indepencia del Libano" - stamp featuring Phoenician ship ...

The Way We Were - 1943-2003 - Uruguay commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Proclamation of Lebanese Independence ... stamp featuring the cedar tree ...