Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser was known for his intimate relationship with ordinary Egyptians. His availability to the public, despite assassination attempts against him, was unparalleled among his successors. A skilled orator, Nasser gave 1,359 speeches between 1953 and 1970, a record for any Egyptian head of state. Historian Elie Podeh wrote that a constant theme of Nasser's image was "his ability to represent Egyptian authenticity, in triumph or defeat". The national press also helped to foster his popularity and profile--more so after the nationalization of state media. Historian Tarek Osman wrote:
How many speeches did Nasser give?
1,359
A skilled orator, Nasser gave 1,359 speeches between 1953 and 1970, a record for any Egyptian head of state.
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