Ahmed Ben Bella was the first President of Algeria, serving from 1963 to 1965. **Background and History:** Born on December 25, 1916, in Maghnia, Algeria, to a humble farming family. Joined the French Army in 1934 and fought in World War II, earning the Croix de Guerre. Became involved in Algerian nationalist politics after the war and joined the Movement for the Triumph of Democratic Liberties...
Pioneering the Presidency: Algeria’s First Presidential Leader
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