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In 1945, Egypt became a member of the United Nations. They are still a member to this day. source
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In 1948, Egypt and other countries attack the new state called Israel. They fought because Israel didnt want to become a Jewish state. source
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In 1953, Leader Muhammad Najib becomes president of Egypt. Egypt also is declared republic. source
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Egypt signs the Treaty of Friendship with Soviet Union in 1971.They agree on a peaceful use of atomic energy. They did this treaty to strengthen each other on the basis of mutual respect. source
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Anwar al-Sadet ends the Treaty of Friendship with Soviet Union in 1976. This decision helped maintain peace and help to make the army strogner and better in numbers. Egypt used American funding to develop there economy and make it better. source
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In 1989, Egypt rejoins the Arab League. The were on a 10 year break. The citizens did not vote for this. Egypt was encouraged to pursue steps toward resolving main problems in Egypt. source
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In 2002 a tragedy happens. Hundreds of passengers are killed when there train catches fire. This happenend south of Cairo. source
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In 2006, 1,000 people die due to a ferry sinking in the Red Sea. There were 1,400 people on the vessel. The people were coming from Saudi Arabia. source
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January 2013, More than 50 were killed during a protest. The army cheif tells them that political issues are going to collapse the state. These protests are very violent at times. source
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Egypt's last leader Mohamed Morsi returns to court in Cairo for allegedly killing a protestor. After this happened President Adly Mansour said there will be know more "pharaoh presidents". This happened on February 4, 2014.
