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Nasser Wins Egypt Elects First President and Approves Constitution
Cairo reports Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser won over 99 percent support with more than 90 percent voter turnout in Egypt's secret ballot. A 97.7 percent vote ratified a new constitution, enabling Nasser to assume office without inauguration and paving the formation of a National Union as the sole party.
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