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government initially responded furiously, but chose not to take further action against Jordan after they realized that
Hussein's decision did not mean abandoning the British as an ally. The Jordanian streets witnessed large celebrations when the decision was made public, and relations between Jordan
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for the decision, yet no evidence was found to support that and even Abdel Nasser was surprised by
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Hussein's popularity in Jordan surged, while joyful demonstrators filled the country chanting "long live the King!" and "long live Arab co-operation and unity!" The decisions shocked Glubb, Charles Duke—the British ambassador to Jordan—and the British government, even though reports from the
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in 1946. Egyptian and Syrian radio stations had constantly transmitted propaganda against King
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acknowledgment of the good services and untiring exertions and our best wishes for His
Excellency Glubb Pasha" followed by the date and the king's signature. The name of the Arab Legion was changed to the "Jordan Arab Army," the police were separated from the Army as the
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was sent on a mission there to inquire on
Hussein's intentions; he reported back what he was already sure of, which was that Hussein wanted to maintain the alliance with Britain. British aid continued, based on the 1948 Anglo-Jordanian treaty.
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was promoted to major general and in May 1956 replaced the retiring Annab as chief of staff. All sixty-four
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