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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