What was the period of Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr’s presidency?
17 July 1968 to 16 July 1979
17 July 1978 to 16 July 1989
17 July 1958 to 16 July 1969
17 July 1988 to 16 July 1999
Answer
Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr was president of Iraq from 17 July 1968 to 16 July 1979. He was a member of the Ba'ath Party, which took control of Iraq in a coup d'état in 1968. Under al-Bakr's leadership, Iraq nationalised the oil industry and embarked on a program of economic development. He also supported the Palestinian cause and opposed Israel. In 1979, al-Bakr was overthrown by his deputy, Saddam Hussein.
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