1926
The First Constitution of Lebanon
Michel Chiha played a major role in the elaboration of the Lebanese Constitution. The extent of his involvement is reflected in the handwritten manuscript and the three separate typed versions which he annotated by hand. āThis Constitution, for which, I believe, I have worked harder than anyone elseā.
High Commissioner Henry de Jouvenel announces the enactment of the Constitution as drafted by Michel Chiha: Lebanon becomes a Republic under the tenure of Henry de Jouvenel
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