Jordan: 25 Years Of King Hussein

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On August 11th 1977 King Hussein of Jordan celebrated 25 years on the throne of his desert kingdom. During that time, he faced challenges which would have broken many men, yet he survived to become the longest serving ruler in the Arab world. This programme looks at some of the major challenges and at the Jordan over which he rules today.
Hussein arrives at Jubilee celebration in Ma'am, parade past.
1967 file film, Israeli jets attack Jordan's airforce.
Amman attacked.
Hussein gives press conference on aftermath.
Colour: 1970 Palestinian Guerrillas onto lorry.
Yasser Arafat seen.
File film Israelis celebrate 1977 election victory;
Premier Begin in West Bank refers to "liberated" territories
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[@hipphipphurra77]

Even in his darkest moment he didn't hide and spoke what had to be spoken.
Decades later he showed the way to peace.
Salute for the King.

[@rhanon5305]

الله يرحم ملكنا اشتقنالك يا حسين

[@paiaam]

Hussein of Jordan was a good man. But he trusted Nasser for no apparent reason.

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يفضح عرضكو قد ما تعيشو هالملوك الهمل