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'''Gamal Abdel Nasser''' (1918-1970) served as president of [[Egypt]] from 1954-1970.  Nasser did much to modernize Egypt's economy and military.  He sought to build a nation which could compete with the other nations of the [[Middle East]].  

'''Gamal Abdel Nasser''' (January 15, 1918-September 28, 1970) served as president of [[Egypt]] from 1954-1970.  Nasser did much to modernize Egypt's economy and military.  He sought to build a nation which could compete with the other nations of the [[Middle East]].  

Although the Egyptian terrorist organization, The Muslim Brotherhood, helped Nasser organize a coup to take over the Egyptian government, they soon became disgruntled by some of his secular ideals. In October 1954 the Muslim group attempted to assassinate Nasser, the attempt wounded a guard but missed the president. His popularity rose when after the gunshots, Nasser shouted to the crowed, "Let them kill Nasser! What is Nasser but one among many? I am alive, and even if I die, all of you are Gamal Abdul Nasser!<ref>The Looming Tower, al-Qaeda and the road to 9/11 (book), by Lawrence Wright</ref>"       

Although the Egyptian terrorist organization, The Muslim Brotherhood, helped Nasser organize a coup to take over the Egyptian government, they soon became disgruntled by some of his secular ideals. In October 1954 the Muslim group attempted to assassinate Nasser, the attempt wounded a guard but missed the president. His popularity rose when after the gunshots, Nasser shouted to the crowed, "Let them kill Nasser! What is Nasser but one among many? I am alive, and even if I die, all of you are Gamal Abdul Nasser!<ref>The Looming Tower, al-Qaeda and the road to 9/11 (book), by Lawrence Wright</ref>"