Arab Congress in Paris. Arab Revolt against Ottoman Empire associated in West with T.E. Lawrence. British recognize Husayn as King of Hijaz. Soviets renounce claims to Ottoman lands. Allenby enters Jerusalem.
French troops land at Beirut.
General Gouraud made High Commissioner of French Mandate in Syria. French High Commissioner creates Greater Lebanon. Allies occupy Vichy governed Syria and Lebanon. Syria and Transjordan become independent nations.