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Our Pride in the Flag
Ali Kassem News Executive / Mohammad B. Azzam Photographer
اوﺗﻠﻮك Dean Talal Nizameddine, on the occasion of AUB’s Cultural Club of the South’s annual reception held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Hamra, stated that the CCS, “one of the oldest clubs in AUB,” portrays the highest moral standards that can be expected. The Dean further elaborated on AUB’s pride in what the CCS has achieved to this day. A night to remember, the reception had a great many notable instances. From a video overview of the Club’s activities throughout the year to a distribution of prizes, the packed hall was never left for wandering. Amongst these numerous memorable moments was when Ameen Jaber, CCS president, presented Dean Nizammeddine with a Lebanese flag; a flag that comes with both a history and a future. History wise, it comes from the South, particularly from the village of “Edayse,” and it was brought from the South during a trip, taken on the occasion of “Eid al moukawama wal tahrir,” this last May. Ali Rida Rizek, CCS Vice President, explains: “This flag comes from Edayseh and it is an embodiment of the golden equation: ArmyPeople-Resistance.” This is because this flag, prewww.aub.edu.lb/outlook
viously raised at the borders of occupied Palestinian territory, was close to where brothers from the Resistance, the army, as well as the press were martyred. The flag hence presented itself as the perfect embodiment of all three elements of what most Lebanese perceive as their one and only choice. Furthermore, this flag represents what the Lebanese South has come to represent and symbolize: unity and freedom. As for its future; the flag is the one raised on AUB’s campus this last Monday on the occasion of Flags Day. Much symbolism is around; a flag that represents the South was raised on November 21, at the American University of Beirut’s West Hall. Stated differently, a flag representing dignity, freedom and resistance is to sway above the grounds of a university that preaches tolerance, coexistence and awareness. As we pass by West Hall, and as we see this flag and feel that gush of pride of being Lebanese, let us remember that this pride comes at a price. This price is one that those men, sketching the flag in 1943 despite the French colonizers’ attempts to terrorize, must have had in mind. It is the invalu-
able price of the pure blood shed in the quest to liberate. Our honor, our dignity, our freedom as well as our rights were never offered to us; they were taken from the various adversaries this land has come to know. Most importantly, we still have much to do to retrieve that which we have not and to defend that which we have. As Ali Rida Rizek said in his speech during the reception, we are no longer weak, we are now people of rule and the enemy has come to fear us more than we fear it. But we must beware, we must realize that this is the beginning; this is our test and trial and this is where the responsibility begins. Failure is, God willing, not an option. May we, in the memory of the Lebanese independence, realize that what we have is not to be taken for granted. May we remember and honor all the mothers and fathers, all the brothers and sisters, and all the friends and families who have given their everything and have henceforth allowed us to live the only life worth living: freely, honorably and with dignity.
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Campus News
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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Profiles of Poverty in Lebanon Sarah Zaytoun Staff Writer On Thursday, under the patronage of the Minister of Social Affairs, Wael Abou Faour, Dar Manhal Al Hayat held a book launching event in Assembly Hall for the highly anticipated and hopeful book called, “Profiles of Poverty: The Human Face of Poverty in Lebanon,” which sheds light on poverty by giving a voice to the once voiceless. The book consists of a groundbreaking study on poverty in Lebanon and also includes the views of people living in poverty. The authors of the book write, “We are not desperate. We have hope that we will get better,” which offers a sense of relief, optimism, and reform presently in Lebanon. The event was held in collaboration between World Vision in Lebanon, which is a NGO that helps over 20,000 children and their families by providing healthcare and development programs and the Lebanese Society for Education and Social Development. Before the speeches began, a short heart-felt music video was shown to the audience. The video was comprised of a few famous Lebanese singers
speaking of the poverty around us and how the poor are helpless, not able to speak out just like “a child who is sick.” In general, the book serves to balance the standard image of Lebanese prosperity and contributes to a more precise picture of Lebanon as a whole entity. A lot of people do not understand the dynamics of poverty nor do they acknowledge the fact that a lot of people live in poverty, so this book furthers to enlighten people about this issue. This book seeks to understand the country’s poverty level by providing a quantitative in-depth analysis based on the narratives of the poor themselves in eight communities in Lebanon. What makes the book unique is that it gives voice to the poor who have been marginalized and discriminated against for a long time. Some of the questions pertaining to the book are, “Why are people living in poverty?” and “What are the dynamics and causes of poverty?” The book aims to rediscover Lebanon as we know it before the Civil War. Approximately 28.5% of Lebanon’s population
live in poverty and the book tackles the underlying causes of the poverty level and claims that not only are the economic indicators a factor, but the social indicators are as well. The marginalized groups in Lebanon are isolated and believe their opinions do not matter. They feel as if they are alone in their struggle with no hopes of a better life, with feelings of exclusion from the social system. One of the speakers during the event wrapped up his speech by stating, “Any measure of a great country is how it treats its people.” He added by saying, “We need to think of what we can do to make society more acceptable by encouraging social justice.” The event proved to be a major success, nearly filling up all of Assembly hall. In honor of the event, books were sold at half price outside the hall.
AUB Student Wins Doodle Competition Omar Musleh Special-to-Outlook The Red Bull Doodle Art competition in collaboration with FEA SRC took place in AUB from .the October 4 to 11 doodles were displayed on West Hall and 82 judged by Reza Abedini and Lina Ghaibeh. Tamara Fakhoury was the lucky winner who is now part of the Regional competition. Tamara Fakhoury is one of the 44 winners from 8 countries across the region (Kuwait, KSA, Egypt, ).Oman, UAE, Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon She is representing AUB and is counting on AUB students to vote for her Doodle (featured below) on www.redbulldoodleart.com from .November 19 to the 27 The lucky winner will have his doodle featured .on Burton backpack as a limited edition
Viewpoint
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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Lebanisms: Top 10 Purely Lebanese Words and Expressions Lama T. Zakharia Staff Writer
As an Arab who’s never lived in Lebanon before, I was quite amused to discover truly Lebanese words belonging strictly to this geographical area: 1. Salbeh: Even though in classical Arabic this can literally mean “negative,” this word has a positive meaning in the Lebanese language. The closest meaning to it in English is: cool. Example: This Gucci bag is salbeh. 2. Raglej: Derived from the English language (to regulate), this word is used in situations where a person is trying to control or balance two or more things at once. Example: I’m trying to raglej with everything going on, but I’m failing. 3. Nye2: An expression of disgust. “Ew,” in English. Used more by women than men. Example: Nye2. This skirt looks like dead animals wrapped around her legs. 4. Mahdoomeh: Meaning literally “digest-
ible,” this word has other applications in the Lebanese language. It can be used in reference to both humans and objects. It essentially means: cute. Example: My brother’s friend’s ex-girlfriend is mahdoomeh. 5. Fawkes: Another Lebanese twist to an English word. This literally means the verb “to focus”. Example: I studied from the book but I didn’t fawkas on those slides. 6. Mdapras: An additional attempt to Lebanize an English word. You can hear many students uttering this word especially around finals. It means blue or depressed. Example: I’m so mdapras. I can’t fawkas anymore! 7. Ghanooje: Usually applied to girls who are very girly. In other words, girls who speak softly, and intentionally or unintentionally move in a seductive manner.
Example: I don’t like her red lipstick and she’s also too ghanooje. 8. Jarras: Originally, I thought this word originated from the word “Jaras” meaning bell. Apparently, it means to defile or taint someone’s reputation or status. Example: Stop imitating those chicken sounds! Jarrastni (in reference to me). 9. Mtallet: Stuck. Often used for all forms of electronics. Accordingly, it is used quiet a lot. Example: My laptop mtallet and I can’t do that project you asked us to do. 10. Tshera3o: It means: they got into a fight. Interestingly, it is derived from the word share3 (meaning street). This might allude to the fact that this fighting includes, but is not restricted to, street fighting.
Students …Your ID please! Zeina Mhaidly Staff Writer
We’re all AUB students here and of course each one of us, somewhere deep inside, has the pride to belong to AUB and be one of its students. But the question is: Have you ever thought about how an AUB student can be defined? Or about what makes you an integrated AUB student? Let’s take a look at few characteristics.
First, an AUB student is always comparing himself to students in other universities and always has this thought of transferring out, “specifically to LAU” in order to choose the easy way and escape the heavy curriculum. However, this does not prevent him or her from hating LAU students and considering himself or herself as an intellectually superior individual. Second, an
AUB student spends a great amount of his life in “Jafet” and once he gets out of “Jafet” you get the impression that he just got out of a cave after a long and exhausting journey surprised by the sun light. Third, speaking of “Jafet,” we all know that, due to the great number of students in the library, you always need to reserve a place and all students do so by leaving their books in the place they desire to sit. But, people! This does not apply everywhere! You can’t reserve a place in “Krispy Creme” and come back in few hours. People just won’t see what you’re trying to do. Fourth, AUB students tend always to start conversations with people they’ve recently met on campus with “So, what courses are you taking?” In fact this is the typical way to start a conversation at AUB. Finally, we can’t forget to mention the fact that an AUB student complains about a hundred times per week about the stairs that he/she has to take to go from lower campus to upper campus, knowing that that there’s no other option and that they can’t do anything about it. But you know we just love to mention it from time to time. Of course, the list can go forever, but I’m going to stop here giving you the space to figure out other characteristics. But at the end we’re all proud to be part of AUB and proud to be AUBites.
Arts and Culture
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The ABC’s of sports nutrition Jumana Bashiti President of the Nutrition Society After completing an intense workout at the gym, you leave feeling extremely sore and sluggish and start going through an internal struggle between good and evil. Should I go engulf a juicy burger to reward myself for going that extra mile in today’s workout, or should I settle for a dull nutritious meal? Eating an unreasonably high protein meal or drinking the famous protein shakes to enhance muscle buildup are just some of the numerous misconceptions people have regarding sports nutrition. Here’s a list of tips to keep in mind when working out. Before the workout: For those of you who exercise in the morning, breakfast one to two hours before your workout is a must to avoid feeling lightheaded. · Carbohydrates: are the best option for maximum energy; these include fruit, milk, yogurt, veggies, rice, pasta, breads, cereals, legumes, cookies, and sweet desserts. · Meal size matters: the bigger the meal, the more time needed to digest before exercising. It is best to eat a small meal or snack that’s rich in carbohydrates to boost your energy stores. Small amounts of protein helps reduce muscle soreness and help you to heal faster. · Avoid high fat (fried) or fiber foods: (broccoli, baked beans, or bran cereal) since they are difficult and slow to digest, and may cause cramping and discomfort. After the workout: · Rehydrate: In the 4-6 hours after exer-
cise, you must replenish your fluid and electrolytes (sodium and potassium) losses from sweat by drinking beyond the thirst sensation. Fluids include water, sports drinks, juices or milk. · Re-Carbohydrate: Exercise usually utilizes muscle glycogen and blood glucose for fuel. Replenish these stores by consuming carbohydrates within an hour of exercise. · Re-Proteinate: Protein is mainly needed to repair muscle tissue following workouts and to help in energy restoration. Consume about 20 g of protein after exercise, a safe and effective amount according to the American Dietetic Association. Protein sources include lean poultry or meats, fish, seafood, eggs, beans and legumes, nuts and low-fat dairy products. · Re-vitaminize: Vitamins do not provide the body with energy, but are crucial for turning food into energy. This may place athletes at risk of succumbing to an infectious illness during this time. Several B vitamins are also essential to help form haemoglobin in red blood cells, a major determinant of oxygen delivery to the muscles during aerobic endurance exercise. Additionally, exercise causes oxidative stress on body tissues which can be minimized by the intake of vitamins C and E which function as antioxidants. · Rest: You are not being lazy but simply investing in your future performance. Body muscles need time and nutrient supply to heal from a strenuous workout.
Editorial:A Bit of Prose Lojine Kamel Editor-in-Chief .We are what we believe we are.” C.S. Lewis“ We live in a world of labels. Everyone must be something, lest they be nothing worth knowing. Others define us so often, that I often find that our definitions become a mosaic of others’ com?pilations. But who are we really Sometimes, we do not have an answer to this question. Sometimes that can be a good thing. The human being is an ever changing slate, molded over a constant foundation that is self. Our personalities are unique, yet our self-labels ?are borrowed. Why is that
If you believe you are un-intelligent then you most undoubtedly are. If you believe you cannot attain a goal for yourself, then who will believe you can? We are what we believe we are, and we can become what we believe we can become. Self-doubt is the worst of crutches, .especially in so fragile a time as university We are our only decision makers. It is only ourselves that may cast a self-label, be it forlorn or optimistic. We are fortunate enough to choose .our own futures. So choose wisely
Campus News
Thursday, November 17, 2011
AUB Friendship Tournament Ghaleb Halimi Director of University Sports
Results of the SCR Re-Election 2011 Taken from the American University Facebook Page
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االربعاء 23 ,تشرين الثاني2011 ,
محبة اإلنتخابات الزائدة جاد شمس الدين كاتب صحفي
في كل عام عند بداية العام الدراسي يبدأ الطالب الطامحون للترشح والفوز باالنتخابات الطالبية في اجلامعة بالعمل على حملتهم االنتخابية اي كيفية جمع االصوات .يكون الهدف األول بناء شبكة من العالقات مع اكبر عدد ممكن من الطالب.ومع اقتراب موعد اإلنتخابات ،تتوالى الوعود بتوصيل املطالب الى املسؤولني وحتقيقها .فجل ما يهمهم هو مصلحة التالميذ»ال أي شيء آخر». ياتي يوم االنتخابات الذي هو يوم ال مثيل له في حياتك اجلامعية بحيث يتهافت عليك املرشحون وتتلقى مكاملات هاتفية من
اشخاص لم تكن تتوقع وصول رسالة فارغة منهم .تنهمر سيكون من الصعب عليه اجابتك. الوعود بتحقيق املطالب فور انتهاء االنتخابات .يعاملونك كأنك من اي فريق كنت ،من االفضل ان ال تترشح اذا شعرت بانك غير قادر على التغيير. محور العالم. مير يوم االنتخابات و ياتي اليوم الذي يليه لتشعر كانك كنت في سبات عميق .فيوم االنتخابات كان مبثابة حلم الن االشخاص الذين تهافتوا عليك باالمس ال يعرفونك اليوم والوعود التي وعدوك بها كانت مجرد وسيلة إغراء .فالسنة املاضية انقضت دون قيام اجمللس الطالبي باي عمل له عالقة مبصلحة الطالب .وحتى اذا سألت اي طالب في اجلامعة عن اسم أحد الفائزين،
العشق املمنوع منى أيوب كاتبة صحفية
بالرغم من أني لست من ُمح ّبي أو متابعي املسلسالت التركية، غير أن هذا املسلسل كان الفتا بالنسبة لي .رمبا ألنه يجسد فكرة طاملا آمنت بها و رأيتها تتمثل في كل مشهد من مشاهده. بطلة املسلسل شابة خارقة اجلمال...رمبا كانت أجمل نساء األرض... و هي ثرية جدا ...تستطيع مبالها أن تقتني أي شيء تريده... و لديها زوج ناجح يعشقها و يحترمها و مستعد لفعل أي شيء كرمى لعينيها... رغم جمالها و ثراءها و حب زوجها لها ،لم تكن سعيدة. لم يستطع مالها أن يجلب لها حلظة هناء واحدة رغم سعيها احلثيث وراءها... لم يُخ ّولها جمالها من أن تنام ليلة واحدة مرتاحة البال...
رغم كل شيء ،لم تكن سعيدة ...فانتحرت... قصة املسلسل هي من محض اخليال ،غير أن العبرة منها تنطبق على الواقع... رمبا كانت معادلة «السعادة» أصعب قليال مما يُخيل إلينا أو يحاول عاملنا املادي الترويج لنا... السعادة ليست باملال أو اجلمال أو بكل ماديات األرض... للسعادة عامل سحري غالبا ما يخفى على كثيرين... ما هو؟
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النوادي الطالبية يف ال AUB منى �أيوب كاتبة �صحفية
بينما تفتقر جامعات عدة في لبنان الى حق الطالب في تأسيس و االنضمام الى نواد طالبية ،تتميز جامعتنا بضمانها لهذا احلق؛ إذ يوجد فيها عدد مهم من النوادي الطالبية ذات اإلهتمامات و التوجهات اخملتلفة. حاليا ،تشير الصفحة اإللكترونية ملكتب شؤون الطالب لوجود 48ناد طالبي و 16جمعية طالبية في اجلامعة .تنحصر اهتمامات اجلمعيات الطالبية مثل ( Engineering Societyو Nutrition Societyو غيرها) باحتواء طالب االختصاص الواحد للبحث في مطالبهم و إمناء العالقات اإلجتماعية بينهم ،في حني تتنوع
اهتمامات النوادي الطالبية لتشمل كافة اجملاالت تقريبا. فكثير من هذه النوادي لديه طابع ثقافي كالنادي الثقافي الفلسطيني و النادي الثقافي السوري و النادي الثقافي الياباني. و منها ما لديه طابع خيري مثل Red Crossو Children of Adam ،و منها ما يجمع املهتمني بهواية أو قضية معينة مثل Debate Clubو Fashion Clubو Awareness Clubو غيرها .و ال يخفى على أحد وجود العديد من النوادي التي هي محض متثيل حلزب سياسي لبناني. لكل من النوادي و اجلمعيات جلنة منتخبة من قبل أعضائه تدير
شؤونه و تكون حلقة الوصل بينه و بني إدارة اجلامعة. في بداية كل سنة ،يتم على مدى يومني عرض للمؤسسات الطالبية لتعريف الطالب عليها و فتح اجملال لهم باالنضمام إليها. و إميانا بأهمية العمل الطالبي ،سوف يتم تخصيص فقرة أسبوعية لتعريف الطالب بالنوادي و اجلمعيات املوجودة في اجلامعة.
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�إ�ستعمار و�إ�ستحمار نهاد غازي عواد حمررة ق�سم اللغة العربية تصوير :محمد عزام
هذه السنة ,وبالتحديد 2011,11,22يلغ لبنان املستقل من العمر .68لقد تخطى سن التقاعد القانوني وما زال أبناؤه يراهقون ويرتهنون ألجندات خارجية غير عابئني بهذا األب املسكني الذي أحرقت أرضه وقتل أوالده أمام ناظريه ألكثر من مرة .صحيح أن أجدادنا دحروا اإلستعمار ,لكنهم نسوا أن يربوا أبناؤهم على التوحد وتراصص الصفوف .لنرى أنفسنا حتررنا من اإلستعمار ,لنعيش في زمن اإلستحمار .وعفوا لهذا التعبير لكني لم أجد كلمة أخف لتصف الواقع .فالغزو اجلديد هو غزو للعقول وتدمير للمعتقدات والعادات واألفكار الوطنية .حيث ترى كل فئة منطوية على نفسها وتتهم األخرى بالعمالة .متى سيفهم اللبناني أن يعيش بأخوة مع اآلخر؟ ومتى سيحمى اللبناني لبنان وليس لبنانه أو لبنانهم؟ لبنان الذي توالت عليه حقبات االحتالل منذ أكثر من آلف سنة .فقد عاش حتت رزح: املصريون ,الفينيقيون ,اآلشوريون ,البابليون الفرس ,اإلغريق, البيزنطيون ,األمويون العباسيون ,الصليبيون ,العثمانيون ثم اإلنتداب الفرنسي وأخيرا إسرائيل .لقد استطاع لبنان أن يتحرر من جميع قوى اإلستعمار .لكنه لم يستطع أن يحرر أبناؤه من قيود الطائفية والتخلف والتبعية للزعيم .وقد وصف األديب ّ استقل لبنان» ،مشيرا ً ميخائيل نعيمة هذه احلال بالقول»:قالوا: و»معال» ،و»سعادة» «دولة» الى ان «من هم ذوو «فخامة» ،وذوو ٍ و»غبطة» ،و»سماحة» و»عطوفة» و»مقام رفيع» وما اليها من االلقاب الطنانة» .ما زال في البالد. ّ كل لبنان يحتفل بهذا اليوم العظيم ،اكانوا لبنانيني مقيمني في بلدهم او حتى في بالد اإلغتراب… هذا العيد للجميع وال يف ّرق أحد ،هذا عيد جميع اللبنانيني .والعيد هذه السنة له ميزة حيث انه هو االول منذ «الربيع العربي» .فلقد كنا بلد يتغنى
بالدميقراطية في محيط من الديكتاتوريات العربية ,لنصبح بلدا متخلفا في ظل الثورات العربية .فالفرق شاسع بني لبنان 1943ولبنان ال .2011هل يا ترى ألن رجاالت اإلستقالل رحلوا أم الن اللبناني احلقيقي رحل؟ وللعبرة سأقوم بكتابة تاريخ حصول اإلستقالل في 1943,11,22بعدما ظننت أن جميع اللبنانيون عرفوه وحفظوه .فهو درس يعطى كل سنة من مراحل الدراسة املدرسية .ولكن الكثير تناسوه أو باألساس لم يقرأوه .وكيف ملواطن ال يعرف تاريخ بلده أن يعتبر نفسه وصي على اآلخرين؟! وسيلي نص تاريخ لبنان حسب موقع اجليش اللبناني بدون أي تصرف .فحتى اآلن لم يتفق اللبنانيون على كتاب تاريخ معني وال أريد اخلوض في حق الرد فقط ألني كتبت ما درسته في الكتاب الفالني. «في أيلول العام ،1939اندلعت احلرب العاملية الثانية ،وبعد احتالل أملانيا فرنسا التي انقسمت قواتها بني مؤيد حلكومة فيشي ومؤيد لقوات فرنسا احلرَّة ،جرت عدة محاوالت لزج الوحدات العسكرية اللبنانية في الصراع الفرنسي – الفرنسي من دون أن حتقق أي جناح يذكر. وهكذا اجتمع في 26متوز العام ،1941أربعون ضابطا ً لبنانيا ً في ذوق مكايل ووقعوا وثيقة شرف ،تعهدوا فيها عدم اخلدمة إال َّ في سبيل لبنان ،كما تعهدوا أن تختصر عالقتهم باحلكومة الوطنية ،بحيث ال يتلقون األوامر إالّ منها .وفي ختام الوثيقة، مهماتهم العسكرية باحلصول على وعد ربط الضباط استئناف ّ قاطع من السلطات الرسمية الفرنسية باستقالل وطنهم، خطاب ألقاه في وهذا ما حصل حني وعد اجلنرال ديغول عبر ٍ بيروت ،مبنح لبنان االستقالل والسيادة.
بني 29آب و 5أيلول العام ،1943جرت انتخابات نيابية في لبنان، انتخب على أثرها الشيخ بشارة اخلوري رئيسا ً للجمهورية ،الذي ك ّلف رياض الصلح تشكيل احلكومة .ومع الرَجلني بدأت معركة االستقالل تعيش حلظاتها احلاسمة من خالل البيان الوزاري الشهير الذي رسم سياسة احلكومة االستقاللية ،تال ذلك قيام مجلس النواب بتعديل مواد الدستور املتعلقة باالنتداب وتوقيع رئيس اجلمهورية على هذا التعديل. وقد ردت السلطات الفرنسية على ّ كل هذا باعتقال رئيسي اجلمهورية واحلكومة وعدد من الوزراء وأحد النواب وأودعتهم سجن قلعة راشيا. فور شيوع نبأ االعتقال ،اشتعلت ساحات املدن بالتظاهرات االحتجاجية .وبدعم من الضباط اللبنانيني مت تشكيل حكومة مؤقتة من الوزيرين حبيب أبو شهال ومجيد أرسالن اللذين توجها مباشر ًة وبرفقتهما رئيس مجلس النواب صبري حمادة إلى بشامون ،حيث انضمت إلى احلكومة مجموعة من الشباب، ّ شكلت ما يشبه احلرس الوطني. أمام هذا الواقع ،وفي ظل استمرار التظاهرات الشعبية ،اضطرت السلطات املنتدبة إلى التراجع عن تشددها مذعنة ملشيئة اللبنانيني ،فأطلقت سراح رجاالت الدولة من سجن راشيا في 22تشرين الثاني ،1943ليتحقق بذلك استقالل لبنان في حدوده املعترف بها دولياً« . عشتم وعاش لبنان ,سيدا ,حرا ,عربيا ,مستقال.
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