31: Anwar El-Sadat




Historical Figures show

Summary: Anwar El-Sadat was an Egyptian president who is credited with bringing peace between Egypt and Israel in the late 1970s. But, as a young soldier, he formed a group called The Free Officers, a revolutionary movement that would eventually overthrow King Farouk and liberate the Egyptian people from British rule. Sponsors! Lola - For 40% off all subscriptions, visit mylola.com and enter FIGURES40 when you subscribe! The Great Courses Plus - Sign up now for a full month of unlimited access to enjoy all of their lectures for FREE when you go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/FIGURES.