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1970 Press Photo President of Somali Democratic Republic Gen. Mohammed

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Credit: Camerapix General Mohammed Siad Barre, President of Somali Democratic Republic. Born Lu~h Ferrendi, 1919. Educated, Lugh Ferrendi, Mogadishu. Joined Police Force, 1941. Regional Divisional Commander, 1950. Sent to Italian Military Academy, 1950. Colonel, Deputy Commander of the Army, 1959. Brigadier-General, Commandeer of the Army, 1965. President of the Supreme Revolutionary Council, 1969, Resigned as C-in-C, 1970. Married, 20 children.

Photo measures 7.5 x 9.5 inches.

Photo is dated 8-2-1970.



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