Naim Moghabghab


Naim Moghabghab was a Lebanese political leader and an independence hero among Christian population. He founded along with president Camille Chamoun, the National Liberal Party .
He was elected member of Parliament in 1953, and re-elected in 1957. and served as Minister of Public Works in 1955. He formed a christian militia under the name of the "National Guard" for the Chamoun's government, and also led the military front in the 1958. revolt to reinforce Camille Chamoun's position.
He was assassinated on 27 July 1959, when his car was attacked by opposition supporters.
He received the highest honor of Lebanon: Grand Officer of the National Order of The Cedar.